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Nawal El Saadawi Quotes: They said, “You are a savage and dangerous woman.” I am speaking the truth. And the truth is savage and dangerous.
         

They said, “You are a savage and dangerous woman.” I am speaking the truth. And the truth is savage and dangerous.


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