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Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft
I do not wish them to have power over men; but over themselves.
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The sentence rejects the idea that “they” should control other people, while supporting their ability to govern themselves. It values personal independence and self-command over authority or domination. The contrast is between power over others and power over one’s own choices.
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- Project Gutenberg, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
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- Official Statement
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