Admired Quote by Katharine Graham
“I always liked Barbara Howar and admired her spunk. I know that she considered me - and Alice Roosevelt Longworth - an exception to her negative feelings about Washington widows and single women, whom she basically found dispensable.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Personal History, 1997
She viewed Washington widows and single women as expendable, yet made an exception for the author and Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
In simple terms: She saw some women as disposable but valued a few.
Key Takeaway
Challenge stereotypes that dismiss certain groups.
Themes
gender
class
politics
prejudice
Mood
reflective
critical
historical
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- political journalism
- social commentary
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
historical context
personal bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Why did she make exceptions for certain women?
- How do personal biases affect professional decisions?
A Different Perspective
Such judgments can perpetuate systemic bias.
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