Anne Desclos Quotes

I think that submissiveness can be and is a formidable weapon, which women will use as long as it isn't taken from them.

Anne Desclos

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• I think that submissiveness can be and is a formidable weapon, which women will use as long as it isn't taken from them.

  

  Anne Desclos
  • Women
  • Weapon
  • Submissiveness