Washington Irving...ducks and geese are foolish things, and must be looked after, but girls can take care of themselves.
About This Quote
In this quote from 'Babylon Revisited', by Gertrude Stein, she is reminding her readers that girls aren’t as silly as some people think. In fact, they can be quite strong and independent.
Source: The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
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