Famous quotes containing the words maternity and/or leave:
“I find it profoundly symbolic that I am appearing before a committee of fifteen men who will report to a legislative body of one hundred men because of a decision handed down by a court comprised of nine men—on an issue that affects millions of women.... I have the feeling that if men could get pregnant, we wouldn’t be struggling for this legislation. If men could get pregnant, maternity benefits would be as sacrosanct as the G.I. Bill.”
—Letty Cottin Pogrebin (20th century)
“I am none of those nonsensical fools that can whine and make romantic love—I leave that to younger brothers. Let my estate speak for me.”
—Sarah Fielding (1710–1768)
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