Virginia WoolfAnything may happen when womanhood has ceased to be a protected occupation.
About This Quote
In the 1950’s, a woman stood on a stage at a graduation ceremony and said, “Anything may happen!” That was the idea of the time. Not only should a woman be protected from doing dangerous things, but she should also be protected from making decisions.
Source: A Room Of Ones Own
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