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Simone de Beauvoir

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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

All the idols made by man, however terrifying they may be, are in point of fact subordinate to him, and that is why he will always have it in his power to destroy them.



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





I accept the great adventure of being me.





Never forget that it will be enough for a political, economic or religious crisis for the rights of women to be called into question. These rights are never acquired. You will have to remain vigilant throughout your life.





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





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





To will oneself free is also to will others free.












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