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The sum and substance of female education in America, as in England, is training women to consider marriage as the sole object in life, and to pretend that they do not think so.
Harriet Martineau
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The sum and substance of female education in America, as in England, is training women to consider marriage as the sole object in life, and to pretend that they do not think so. — Harriet Martineau

About Harriet Martineau

Harriet Martineau was a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1802–1876).

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This quote is attributed to Harriet Martineau, a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Harriet Martineau lived from 1802 – 1876.
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