Man is defined as a human being and a woman as a female, whe... - Simone de Beauvoir

This quote is attributed to Simone de Beauvoir.

"Man is defined as a human being and a woman as a female, whenever she behaves as a human being, she is said to imitate the male."

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Philosopher Writer French 1908–1986

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