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“It is difficult for woman to try to be anything good when she is not believed in.” quote by George Eliot
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“It is difficult for woman to try to be anything good when she is not believed in.”

George Eliot

About This Quote

Source Novel: Middlemarch, George Eliot, 1871

Women struggle to achieve goodness when society doubts their abilities.

In simple terms: Society’s doubt hinders women.

Key Takeaway

Empower women’s voices.

Themes

gender society self‑esteem

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • education programs
  • mentorship
  • policy advocacy
  • community support

Key Concepts

feminist theory social expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can change perceptions of women’s capabilities?
  • How can individuals support women’s growth?
A Different Perspective

Changing beliefs requires systemic effort.

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