The sanctity of womanhood is incompatible with social liberty and social claims; and for a woman emancipation means corruption. (Honoré de Balzac)

The sanctity of womanhood is incompatible with social liberty and social claims; and for a woman emancipation means corruption.

Honoré de Balzac

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