Quote by Clare Boothe Luce

Women know what men have long forgotten. The ultimate economic and spiritual unit of any civilization is still the family.

Women know what men have long forgotten. The ultimate econom

Summary

This quote suggests that women have a deeper understanding of the importance of the family unit than men do. It implies that while men may have overlooked this fact over time, women have maintained the awareness that the family plays a crucial role in both the economic and spiritual aspects of any civilization. The quote highlights the belief that the family unit serves as the fundamental building block of society, impacting its well-being and stability on multiple levels.

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By Clare Boothe Luce

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