Feminism Quote by Mary Robinson

“In a society where the rights and potential of women are constrained, no man can be truly free. He may have power, but he will not have freedom.” quote by Mary Robinson — Download Open image

“In a society where the rights and potential of women are constrained, no man can be truly free. He may have power, but he will not have freedom.”

Mary Robinson

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I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system.

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