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Jane Fonda

I'm a very brave person. I can go to North Vietnam, I can challenge my government, but I can't challenge the man I'm with if means I'm going to end up alone.

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Jane Fonda is saying that while she is courageous in facing big external challenges, she feels vulnerable when it comes to confronting her partner because she fears being left by herself. This shows that personal relationships can make people feel less brave, even if they are strong in other areas of life.

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