I have me brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility, with no history to guide them, and with a courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond words.
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Diane Keaton is good for women in and of herself. She's smart and funny and real.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote celebrates Diane Keaton as a positive role model for women, highlighting her intelligence, humor, and authenticity.
Gloria Steinem admires Diane Keaton for embodying qualities that are beneficial for women. By describing Keaton as smart, funny, and real, Steinem emphasizes the importance of authenticity and intelligence in female representation, suggesting that such traits can inspire and uplift women in various aspects of life.
Themes
Diane KeatonWomenSmartFunnyAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about female empowerment, one could quote Gloria Steinem to highlight strong female figures in the entertainment industry.
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