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title: "4 Frances Lear Quotes - Famous Writer (The second seduction)"
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# Frances Lear

(1923–1996)   Writer

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Frances Lear was a writer, best known for *The second seduction*.

## Quick Facts About Frances Lear

Born July 14, 1923

Died September 30, 1996

Profession Writer

Notable works The second seduction

## About Frances Lear

Frances Lear was an American activist, magazine publisher, editor and writer.

##  Quotes by Frances Lear

> [The reason some men fear older women is they fear their own mortality.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frances-lear/the-reason-some-men-fear-older-women-is-they-fear-their-own-mortality/)

Frances Lear

[Fear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/fear/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c1d/frances-lear-65983_fear_the-reason-some-men-fear-older-women-is_6105.jpg)

> [Many older women are inhibited and afraid to act. It is such a waste of human potential.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frances-lear/many-older-women-are-inhibited-and-afraid-to-act-it-is-such-a-waste/)

Frances Lear

[Human potential](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/human-potential/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d6/frances-lear-65983_human-potential_many-older-women-are-inhibited-and-afrai_439060.jpg)

> [I believe the second half of one's life is meant to be better than the first half. The first half is finding…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frances-lear/i-believe-the-second-half-of-one-s-life-is-meant-to-be-better-than/)

Frances Lear

[Age](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/age/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d2c/frances-lear-65983_age_i-believe-the-second-half-of-one-s-life_1065009.jpg)

> [A magazine to have style, must need and understand and invest in what jingles - not jiggles - in designer jeans.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frances-lear/a-magazine-to-have-style-must-need-and-understand-and-invest-in-what/)

Frances Lear

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a3/frances-lear-65983_designer_a-magazine-to-have-style-must-need-and-u_3106619.jpg)

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