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When I was young and less wise, I thought that being a feminist meant being independent. It meant not sacrificing your needs for anyone else's and not relying on anyone else for even a smidgen of your happiness or well being.
Emily V. Gordon
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"When I was young and less wise, I thought that being a feminist meant being independent. It meant not sacrificing your needs for anyone else's and not relying on anyone else for even a smidgen of your happiness or well being."
— Emily V. Gordon #happinessjoy

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When I was young and less wise, I thought that being a feminist meant being independent. It meant not sacrificing your needs for anyone else's and not relying on anyone else for even a smidgen of your happiness or well being. — Emily V. Gordon

About Emily V. Gordon

Emily V. Gordon was a Writer from United States (1979–present).

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This quote is attributed to Emily V. Gordon, a Writer from United States.
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Emily V. Gordon lived from 1979 – present.
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