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What does it mean?
Great men depend on the existence of free women and mothers.
In plain terms
Women must be free for men to reach their potential.
What can you take from it?
Support women freedom for society to grow.

Where it applies

  • social reform
  • gender discussions
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • advocate for women's rights
  • support working mothers
  • promote education

Questions to consider

  • What freedoms do mothers need?
  • How does gender shape society?

Another view

It frames men's greatness as the ultimate goal.

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