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The quote warns that encouraging girls to react strongly to every problem can give the false impression that relationships and other people should always adjust to what we want. It suggests that conflict and frustration are normal parts of dealing with people, and not everything can be controlled by effort alone.
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Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Rachel Simmons.
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About Rachel Simmons
American author
Rachel Simmons is an American author best known for Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, published in 2002. Her work has helped bring attention to the social pressures and hidden forms of conflict that can shape girls' lives. She is associated with writing about aggression, friendship, and the ways girls navigate status and belonging. Her book remains the main work identified with her name, and it is the source of much of her public recognition.
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