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Never Ever Accept 'because You Are A Woman' As A Reason For Doing Or Not Doing Anything.
-Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Never Ever Accept 'because You Are A
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Never Ever Accept 'because You Are A Woman' As A Reason For Doing Or Not Doing Anything.
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