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Young people need pleasure as truly as they need food and air.

Jane Addams

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Jane Addams
Age: 74 †
Born: 1860
Born: September 6
Died: 1935
Died: June 21
Autobiographer
Feminist
Human Rights Activist
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Peace Activist
Philosopher
Political Theorist
Social Critic
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