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Education of girls1 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
Human 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
Oppression of women1 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