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I would as soon put a girl alone into a closet to meditate as give

I would as soon put a girl alone into a closet to meditate as give her only the society of her needle. – Maria Mitchell

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I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men. – Maria Mitchell

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I am just learning to notice the different colors of the stars, and already begin to have a new enjoyment. – Maria Mitchell

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I have noticed… that men usually leave married women alone and are inclined to treat all wives with respect. This is no great credit to married women. – Marilyn Monroe

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People must insist on the right to say no, to be alone, to stand out from the herd. Creative artists can say all this in their own way and in their own field, by hard, rigorous work. – Tahar Ben Jelloun

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The progress of evolution from President Washington to President Grant was alone evidence to upset Darwin. – Henry Adams

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None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone. – Thomas Carlyle

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