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Why should men be brought up with a false sense of superiority over women? People can respect me if they wish, but only if I earn it.

— Bessie Head

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Why should men be brought up with a false sense of superiority over women? People can respect me if they wish, but only if I earn it." in the context of "page 10" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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Bessie Head

About Bessie Head

Bessie Amelia Emery Head (6 July 1937 – 17 April 1986) was a South African writer who, though born in South Africa, is usually considered Botswana's most influential writer. She wrote novels, short fiction and autobiographical works.