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“And as humans, we’re by-products of our upbringings, victims of our lackluster educational systems, and choosers of our behaviors. In short, the reduction of women to something less than men, and the elevation of men to something more than women, is not biological: it’s cultural. And it starts with two words: pink and blue. Everything skyrockets out of control from there.” Speaking”
― Lessons in Chemistry
― Lessons in Chemistry
“Guess that’s where the tears came from, knowing that there’s so much in this great big world that you don’t have a single ounce of control over.”
― Red at the Bone
― Red at the Bone
“Humans need reassurance, they need to know others survived in hard times. And unlike other species which do a better job of learning from their mistakes, humans require constant threats and reminders to be nice.”
― Lessons in Chemistry
― Lessons in Chemistry
“Imagine if all men took women seriously. Education would change. The workforce would revolutionize. Marriage counsellors would go out of business. Do you see my point?”
― Lessons in Chemistry
― Lessons in Chemistry
“Whenever you feel afraid, just remember. Courage is the root of change - and change is what we're chemically designed to do. So when you wake up tomorrow, make this pledge. No more holding yourself back. No more subscribing to others' opinions of what you can and cannot achieve. And no more allowing anyone to pigeonhole you into useless categories of sex, race, economic status, and religion. Do not allow your talents to lie dormant, ladies. Design your own future. When you go home today, ask yourself what YOU will change. And then get started.”
― Lessons in Chemistry
― Lessons in Chemistry
Marcia’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Marcia’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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670 books
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69 books
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743 books
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164 books
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72 books
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