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A man attaches himself to woman — not to enjoy her, but to enjoy himself.

Simone de Beauvoir

If so few female geniuses are found in history, it is because society denies them any means of expression.
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Expression Female Genius History
The sin of smiling whilst Louise was weeping, the sin of shedding my own tears and not hers. The sin of being another being.
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Hurt Sin Smile Tears
I would have to have a bit of heroism and get out of myself. But I love myself so much!
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Myself Self Love
What is an adult? A child blown up by age.
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Age Children Perspective
Mystery is never more than a mirage that vanishes as we draw near to look at it.
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Mystery Philosophy
I am incapable of conceiving infinity, and yet I do not accept finity. I want this adventure that is the context of my life to go on without end.
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Acceptance Adventure End Life Myself
One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others.
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Life Oneself Value
One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.
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Born Oneself Woman
There is no justification for present existence other than its expansion into an indefinitely open future.
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Existence Future Justice Present
What would Prince Charming have for occupation if he had not to awaken the Sleeping beauty?
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Fantasy Perspective
People seem to think that if you keep your head empty you automatically fill your balls.
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Empty People Thinking
It is easier to put people in chains than to remove them if the chains bring prestige, said George Bernard Shaw.
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Easy People
One can never know oneself but only narrate oneself.
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Be Yourself Oneself Philosophy
One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius; and the feminine situation has up to the present rendered this becoming practically impossible.
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Born Genius Impossible Oneself Presence
Every individual concerned to justify his existence feels that his existence involves an undefined need to transcend himself, to engage in freely chosen projects.
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Existence Feeling Freedom
The oppressor would not be so strong if he did not have accomplices among the oppressed.
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Oppression Philosophy Strong

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