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An earthquake achieves what the law promises but does not in pract

An earthquake achieves what the law promises but does not in practice maintain — the equality of all men. – Ignazio Silone

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The state controlling a woman would mean denying her full autonomy and full equality. – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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