"We will not let ourselves be intimidated by the number and violence of attacks against women; nor be fooled by the self-serving praise showered on the —real woman—; nor be won over by men's enthusiasm for her destiny, a destiny they would not for the world want to share."

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About Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir was a French philosopher, writer, and feminist theorist associated with existentialism. She is best known for The Second Sex, a foundational text in modern feminist thought. Her work also includes influential novels, memoirs, and political essays.

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