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Ordinary women should be able to succeed just like ordinary men have succeeded.
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The quote argues that women do not need to be exceptional to succeed. Ordinary women should have the same opportunity to achieve success that ordinary men have already had. Its focus is equal access and expectations, not special treatment.
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