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Marlene Dietrich

To be completely woman you need a master, and in him a compass for your life. You need a man you can look up to and respect. If you dethrone him it's no wonder that you are discontented, and discontented women are not loved for long.

Marlene Dietrich

Respect

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Marlene Dietrich suggests that a woman’s sense of fulfillment depends on having a man who provides guidance and earns her respect. She argues that without this figure to admire, a woman may feel unhappy, which can make it difficult for her to maintain lasting love.

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