Despite the encouraging and wonderful gains and the changes for women which have occurred in my lifetime, there is still room to advance and to promote correction of the remaining deficiencies and imbalances.

Summary

The quote expresses acknowledgment of the progress that has been made for women's rights, yet emphasizes that there is still work to be done. It acknowledges the positive gains and changes that have taken place during the speaker's lifetime pertaining to women's equality. However, it also acknowledges that there are still deficiencies and imbalances that need to be addressed and corrected. The quote highlights the need to continue advancing and advocating for gender equality in order to make further improvements and create a more balanced society.

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