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Women's History Month 2000

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Women's History Month

If you don't learn history accurately, how can you learn?
Maya Ying Lin (b. 1959) US architect, sculptor

I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons taught us we were entitled to, no matter what the sacrifice.
Rosa Parks (b. 1913) US civil rights leader

It is not easy to be a pioneer -- but oh, it is fascinating!
Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910) US physician, author

Failure is impossible.
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906)

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.
Helen Keller (1880-1968) American lecturer, author

All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.
Sally Ride (b. 1951) American astronaut

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) American First Lady


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