Anger Quote by Koren Zailckas

“I do think anger is so difficult for women. Girls think it undermines their femininity; it's not very ladylike.” quote by Koren Zailckas — Download Open image

“I do think anger is so difficult for women. Girls think it undermines their femininity; it's not very ladylike.”

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