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Quote by Agnes Macphail
I do not want to be the angel of any home: I want for myself what

I do not want to be the angel of any home: I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality. After that is secured, then men and women can take turns being angels. – Agnes Macphail

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Do not rely completely on any other human being, however dear. We meet all lifes greatest tests alone. – Agnes Macphail

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It is a fact that all women contribute more to marriage than men for the most part they have to change their place of living, their method of work, a great many women today changing their occupation entirely on marriage and they must even change their name. – Agnes Macphail

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The more equality women have, the fairer, more civilized and tolerant society will be. Sexual equality is a lot more effective against terrorism than military strength. – Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

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