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In this quote, Barbara Bush is referring to the strict manner in which she was raised. She was raised to believe that a woman’s word is law. In other words, a woman has no need to lie because she is “outgrowed” the need for a lie. She also believes that a woman’s word is truth and should not be ignored.
Source: Riders Of The Purple Sage
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