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Quotes from On founding her school for girls — Rahmah el Yunusiyah

1900–1969

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If I don't start now, my people will remain backward. I have to start, and I'm sure it will require a lot of sacrifice from me. If my brother can do it, why can't I, his younger sister? If men can do it, why can't women?

On founding her school for girls (1923)

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