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Editor's Note

FEMME FATALE

It’s quite risky for me, a man, to write the Editor’s Note on such a sensitive subject. Feeling this burden of responsibility, particularly towards our female readers, I have decided to quote the most celebrated women of all time whose individual thoughts create the collective wisdom on the subject of the feminine character.

Audacious. “I am not afraid. I was born to do this.” – Joan of Arc

Self-sacrificing. “I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, named the Kingdom of England.” – Elizabeth I

Exacting. “I leave it to posterity to judge impartially what I have done.” – Catherine the Great

Inquisitive. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” – Marie Curie

Coquettish. “Fashion is not something that exists in dress only.” – Coco Chanel

Adventurous. “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” – Katharine Hepburn

Categorical. “One is not born a woman, but becomes one.” – Simone de Beauvoir

Humble. “Love begins at home.” – Mother Teresa

Steadfast. “If you want anything done, ask a woman.” – Margaret Thatcher

Sincere. “Hollywood’s a place where they’ll pay a thousand dollars for a kiss, and fifty cents for your soul.” – Marilyn Monroe

Modest. “Don’t call me an icon. I’m just a mother trying to help.” – Diana, Princess of Wales

Responsible. “I only answer to myself and God.” – Cher

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