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Boys have always known they could do anything; all they had to do was look around at their presidents, religious leaders, professional athletes, at the statues that stand erect in big cities and small. Girls have always known they were allowed to feel anything - except anger.
Faith Salie
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"Boys have always known they could do anything; all they had to do was look around at their presidents, religious leaders, professional athletes, at the statues that stand erect in big cities and small. Girls have always known they were allowed to feel anything - except anger."
— Faith Salie #leadershipinfluence

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Boys have always known they could do anything; all they had to do was look around at their presidents, religious leaders, professional athletes, at the statues that stand erect in big cities and small. Girls have always known they were allowed to feel anything - except anger. — Faith Salie

About Faith Salie

Faith Salie was a Journalist from United States (1971–present).

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This quote is attributed to Faith Salie, a Journalist from United States.
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Faith Salie lived from 1971 – present.
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