Quote by Maria Mitchell

It is sad to see a woman sacrificing the ties of the affections even to do good.

It is sad to see a woman sacrificing the ties of the affecti

Summary

This quote suggests that it is unfortunate to witness a woman giving up her close emotional connections in order to perform acts of kindness or benevolence. It implies that such sacrifices can be viewed as both disheartening and regrettable, highlighting the potential emotional toll and burden that selflessness may place upon women.

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