Muriel RukeyserI hear the singing of the lives of women. The clear mystery, the offering, and the pride.
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I hear the singing of the lives of women. The clear mystery, the offering, and the pride. This quote is about how many women there are in the world and what they do for themselves and for others. It makes you think about all of the good that people do.
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