Gloria SteinemBeing graded for memorizing male accomplishments with the deep message that we can learn what others do but never do it ourselves.
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The saying “being graded for memorizing male accomplishments with the deep message that we can learn what others do but never do it ourselves.” is a quote from Maya Angelou, an African-American poet and writer. The poet believes that we can learn from those who have gone before us but we cannot always follow their example. We must understand that we are our own unique people and no one else has all of the answers to life.
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