No matter what anybody says, we can't have it all. Not if you are a woman. Not yet. - Ama Ata Aidoo - Quotesmemo.com

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Sometimes, we have to promote ourselves. Just go out and be very active about trying to find an opportunity.

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Ama Ata Aidoo

No matter what anybody says, we can't have it all. Not if you are a woman. Not yet.

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