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Quote of the day by Marilyn Monroe: 'Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition'

Some quotes refuse to fade away. They spark debate, challenge assumptions, and make us pause long after we've read them. One such quote is: “Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.”

The line is most commonly attributed to Timothy Leary, the controversial psychologist known for challenging conventional thinking. Over the years, the quote has also been widely linked to Marilyn Monroe, though there is little evidence that she ever said it. Regardless of its true origin, the quote continues to resonate because of the powerful idea behind it.

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