Quote by Mary Cheney

I'm probably a little more like my dad. But because of my mom, I never saw being a woman as being an impediment to being able to do something. She had her Ph.D. before I was born.

I'm probably a little more like my dad. But because of my mo

Summary

This quote highlights the influence of the speaker's mother in shaping their mindset about gender equality and personal aspirations. The speaker acknowledges that they are similar to their father but emphasizes that their mother played a pivotal role in showing them that being a woman does not hinder one's capabilities. The fact that their mother achieved a Ph.D. before the speaker's birth reinforces the idea that gender should not limit one's achievements or define their potential.

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By Mary Cheney

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