Quote by Leigh Hunt

Great woman belong to history and to self sacrifice.

Great woman belong to history and to self sacrifice.

Summary

This quote suggests that truly remarkable women, those who contribute significantly to society and leave a lasting impact, are often the ones who are willing to make sacrifices for the greater good. It implies that greatness in women is not only achieved through personal ambition or individual success, but by dedicating themselves to causes and actions that benefit others or advance society as a whole. These women go down in history as true heroes, having given up their own comforts and desires in order to make a positive difference in the world.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Leigh Hunt

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