Iris Murdoch Quotes

I think being a woman is like being Irish. Everyone says you're important and nice, but you take second place all the same.

Iris Murdoch

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• I think being a woman is like being Irish. Everyone says you're important and nice, but you take second place all the same.

  

  Iris Murdoch
  • Important
  • Nice
  • Woman