At a small dinner with other business executives, the guest of honor spoke the entire time without taking a breath. This meant that the only way to ask a question or make an observation was to interrupt. Three or four men jumped in, and the guest politely answered their questions before resuming his lecture. At one point, I tried to add something to the conversation and he barked, "Let me finish! You people are not good at listening! " Eventually, a few more men interjected and he allowed it. Then the only other female executive at the dinner decided to speak up--and he did it again! He chastised her for interrupting. After the meal, one of the male CEOs pulled me aside to say that he had noticed that only the women had been silenced. He told me he empathized, because as a Hispanic, he has been treated like this many times. . Sheryl Sandberg
But as the years went on, I realised that what I really want to be, all told, is a human. Just a productive, honest, courteously treated human.
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Caitlin Moran
Women who focus on style over substance usually find themselves in a big fucking hole, with other men who want to fuck the hole. Oh so smooth, and none sophistacted. Because, you know, how sophisticated can hole-fucking really be
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Emilie Autumn
I love how you still think if you tell me to do something, I'll just check my brain at the door and do it.
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C.J. Redwine
When Eve ate the apple her knowledge increased. But God liked dumb women so Paradise ceased. Gwen Goodnight. Her Work.
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Jennifer Crusie
101 Reason why its its great to be a woman : Since the advent of feminism, we can publicly ogle male bodies and not be called sexist. If a man indulges in this behavior over a picture of naked woman, he is a sexist pig,...
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Summersdale Publishers
More Quotes By Sheryl Sandberg
What would you do if you weren't afraid?
Done is better than perfect.
We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change.
In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.
I hope you find true meaning, contentment, and passion in your life. I hope you navigate the difficult times and come out with greater strength and resolve. I hope you find whatever balance you seek with your eyes wide open. And I hope that you...
