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Now, in my opinion, a woman has no business with Power-Power admits no equal, and dismisses friendship for flattery. Besides, it keeps the men at a distance, and that is not always what we wish.

George Edward Moore

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George Edward Moore
Age: 84 †
Born: 1873
Born: November 4
Died: 1958
Died: October 24
Philosopher
University Teacher
London
England
George Moore
George Edward Moore
Men
Friendship
Equal
Opinion
Dismisses
Woman
Admits
Wish
Flattery
Business
Besides
Power
Keeps
Always
Distance

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