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Education of girls2 quotes
Religion is an all-important matter in a public school for girls. Whatever people say, it is the mother's safeguard, and the husband's. What we ask of education is not that girls should think, but that they should believe. — Napoleon Bonaparte · 1807With the present system of education for girls any genius who happens to be born a woman can make no contribution to public happiness. — Stendhal · 1822Oppression of women2 quotes
Religion is an all-important matter in a public school for girls. Whatever people say, it is the mother's safeguard, and the husband's. What we ask of education is not that girls should think, but that they should believe. — Napoleon Bonaparte · 1807With the present system of education for girls any genius who happens to be born a woman can make no contribution to public happiness. — Stendhal · 1822Gender roles1 quote
Religion is an all-important matter in a public school for girls. Whatever people say, it is the mother's safeguard, and the husband's. What we ask of education is not that girls should think, but that they should believe. — Napoleon Bonaparte · 1807Human capital1 quote
With the present system of education for girls any genius who happens to be born a woman can make no contribution to public happiness. — Stendhal · 1822