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Evita Peron, the First Lady of Argentina, was a passionate advocate for labor rights, women's suffrage, and social justice. Her work to improve the lives of the poor and disenfranchised left a lasting legacy in Argentina and the world. Evita's life was defined by her determination to empower others, and her contributions helped shape the modern political landscape of her country. Her legacy is one of resilience, compassion, and the power of one voice to spark change. Evita's story continues to inspire women and activists, encouraging them to pursue justice with passion and commitment to equality for all.
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"Shadows cannot see themselves in the mirror of the sun."

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"I am my own woman."

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"When the rich think about the poor, they have poor ideas."

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"In government, one actress is enough."

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"I will return and I will be a million."

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"I demanded more rights for women because I know what women had to put up with."

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"I had watched for many years and seen how a few rich families held much of Argentina's wealth and power in their hands. So Peron and the government brought in an eight hour working day , sickness pay and fair wages to give poor workers a fair go ."

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"If I have to apply five turns to the screw each day for the happiness of Argentina, I will do it."

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"I am only a sparrow amongst a great flock of sparrows."

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"My biggest fear in life is to be forgotten."

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"To convince oneself that one has the right to live decently takes time."

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"Time is my greatest enemy."

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"The nation's government has just handed me the bill that grants us our civil rights. I am receiving it before you, certain that I am accepting this on behalf of all Argentinean women, and I can feel my hands tremble with joy as they grasp the laurel proclaiming victory."

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"I know that, like every woman of the people, I have more strength than I appear to have."

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"Answer violence with violence. If one of us falls today, five of them must fall tomorrow."

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"Suffer little children and come unto me."

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"Charity separates the rich from the poor; aid raises the needy and sets him on the same level with the rich."

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"Where there is a worker, there lies a nation."

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"I will come again, and I will be millions."

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"I am only a simple woman who lives to serve Peron and my people."

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"Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can't stop to count it."

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