Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live lon…

Maya Angelou
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Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives. The struggle for equality continues unabated, and the woman warrior who is armed with wit and courage will be among the first to celebrate victory. ✨ Maya Angelou (2011). Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now, p.6, Bantam
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