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You cannot expect that those who are not of you can appreciate your wants or understand your conditions.
Said by
Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “You cannot expect that those who are not of you can appreciate your wants or understand your conditions.”
Editor's note · Context
She points out that those outside a community may not understand its specific needs and conditions.
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