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Quote by Olympe de Gouges

Woman is born free and remains equal to man in rights.

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The quote declares that a woman is free by nature and should have the same rights as a man. It rejects the idea that women are naturally subordinate or should receive fewer rights. Equality here concerns basic rights and freedom, not sameness in every respect.

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