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Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History

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Women's Month Vectors by Vecteezy MaryLynn Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History  is the title of a book by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, written in 1976. Since that time the slogan has become bumper stickers, pins, placards, t-shirts, and many other memorabilia. It has become the cry of feminists and is a truism throughout history. When a woman, or group of women, affected society, it was usually by stepping outside the norm. I have not yet, but intend to read the book. Meanwhile, we would like to share some quotes from the book and how they have fit in with some of our own ancestors or women in history whom we admire.  Follow this link to quotes and see if you are inspired about someone in your history.   Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History Quotes by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich (goodreads.com) While you are at that page, click on the Open Preview  button to read some back story by the author.  I think you will find it very entertaining. Quotes: “Some history-making i...