Quote by Doris Lessing

You cannot escape the fact that women mould your first five years, whether you like it or not. And I can't say I do like it very much.

You cannot escape the fact that women mould your first five

Summary

This quote suggests that during the formative years of a person's life, women heavily influence their development, whether the individual approves of it or not. The speaker implies a mild dissatisfaction with this reality but does not elaborate further. It could imply a sense of discomfort with the power and influence held by women in shaping one's early years.

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By Doris Lessing

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