Quote by Anna Garlin Spencer

The failure of women to produce genius of the first rank in most of the supreme forms of human effort has been used to block the way of all women of talent and ambition for intellectual achievement.

The failure of women to produce genius of the first rank in

Summary

This quote suggests that throughout history, the lack of renowned female geniuses in various fields has been unfairly used to impede the progress of talented and ambitious women in intellectual pursuits. By pointing out the absence of women at the highest echelons of human achievement, it implies that this has been used as justification to limit opportunities for women with potential. This statement highlights the barriers faced by women in breaking free from established gender norms and biases to pursue their ambitions in intellectual and creative endeavors.

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By Anna Garlin Spencer

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