The more woman aims for personal identity and autonomy ... the fiercer will be her struggle with nature - that is, with the intractable physical laws of her own body. And the more nature will punish her 'Do not dare to be free For your body does not belong to you.' (Camille Paglia)

The more woman aims for personal identity and autonomy ... the fiercer will be her struggle with nature - that is, with the intractable physical laws of her own body. And the more nature will punish her 'Do not dare to be free For your body does not belong to you.'

Camille Paglia

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