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Biography - Simone de Beauvoir:

French writer, intellectual and philosopher.
Born: 1908 - Died: 1986
Period:
20th century
Place of birth: France
France

It is through gainful employment that the woman has traversed most of the distance that separated her from the male; and nothing else can guarantee her liberty in practice.



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Translation

(French)



French
C'est par le travail que la femme a en grande partie franchi la distance qui la séparait du mâle ; c’est le travail qui peut seul lui garantir une liberté concrète.




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Quotes for: work


Quotes

Quotes about work:


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Quotes for: Woman


Quotes

Quotes about woman:


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One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.





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Quotes

Simone de Beauvoir also said...


Harmony between two individuals is never granted - it has to be conquered indefinitely.





I accept the great adventure of being me.





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The present is not a potential past; it is the moment of choice and action.





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To will oneself free is also to will others free.












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