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Ann Richards, the 45th governor of Texas, became a trailblazer for women in politics with her sharp wit, courage, and commitment to progressive causes. Known for her bold leadership, she advocated for education, healthcare, and women's rights, earning national recognition for her fearless stances. Richards was an iconic figure who broke barriers in a male-dominated field and used her platform to champion equality and empowerment for all. Her legacy encourages women and people from all walks of life to embrace their voice, challenge the status quo, and fight for a better future.
"I've always said that in politics, your enemies can't hurt you, but your friends will kill you."
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"I've always said that in politics, your enemies can't hurt you, but your friends will kill you."

Friendship, Politics, Enemies, Friends, Hurt
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"Teaching was the hardest work I had ever done, and it remains the hardest work I have done to date."
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"Teaching was the hardest work I had ever done, and it remains the hardest work I have done to date."

Work, Teaching
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"Let me tell you, sisters, seeing dried egg on a plate in the morning is a lot dirtier than anything I've had to deal with in politics."
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"Let me tell you, sisters, seeing dried egg on a plate in the morning is a lot dirtier than anything I've had to deal with in politics."

Politics, Sisters
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"I have always had the feeling I could do anything and my dad told me I could. I was in college before I found out he might be wrong."
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"I have always had the feeling I could do anything and my dad told me I could. I was in college before I found out he might be wrong."

Family, Dad, College, Feeling, Wrong
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"I have a real soft spot in my heart for librarians and people who care about books."
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"I have a real soft spot in my heart for librarians and people who care about books."

People, Heart, Books, Care
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"I have very strong feelings about how you lead your life. You always look ahead, you never look back."
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"I have very strong feelings about how you lead your life. You always look ahead, you never look back."

Life, Feelings
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"I thought I knew Texas pretty well, but I had no notion of its size until I campaigned it."
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"I thought I knew Texas pretty well, but I had no notion of its size until I campaigned it."

Thought, Pretty
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"I believe in recovery, and I believe that as a role model I have the responsibility to let young people know that you can make a mistake and come back from it."
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"I believe in recovery, and I believe that as a role model I have the responsibility to let young people know that you can make a mistake and come back from it."

Mistake, People, Responsibility
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