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I even made myself ridiculous in the opinion of many whose good wishes I desired by showing fair play and giving a fair field in the 'Tribune' to Woman's Rights; and the women have all gone against me!
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “I even made myself ridiculous in the opinion of many whose good wishes I desired by showing fair play and giving a fair…”
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Julian expresses his disappointment in the backlash he faced for supporting women's rights.
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