It is a severe cruelty inflicted upon women...that we should be the ones who so desperately need love...affection...acceptance. And yet, we suffer...many of us, for lack of it throughout our entire lives."- Shackles of Honor

Marcia Lynn McClure
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It is a severe cruelty inflicted upon women...that we should be the ones who so desperately need love...affection...acceptance.And yet, we suffer...many of us, for lack of it throughout our entire lives."-Shackles of Honor is a quotation by Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou was born in 1928 and wrote over thirty books, including The Heart of a Woman, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and Gather Together in My Name. She is also well known for her work as an actress and civil rights activist. She is the recipient of many awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award from President Bill Clinton.

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