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 Simone de Beauvoir
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_de_Beauvoir 
 The second sex is amazing! 
 why are you promoting this woman? She was a pedophile, and campaigned for the release of pedophiles from prison. She damaged many young children psychologically by sexually abusing them. 
 You're right, my fault. Let me switch to Heidegger instead. 
https://www.azquotes.com/picture-quotes/quote-anyone-can-achieve-their-fullest-potential-who-we-are-might-be-predetermined-but-the-martin-heidegger-44-73-18.jpg 
 Their is no fault. Only one thing more you were allowed to learn 🧡 
 At least I still have Heidegger who never did anyth— WAIT A MINUTE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Heidegger_and_Nazism 
 Geez, couldn't you just follow Bertrand Russell like us normal people 😀 
 Heidegger may have been a Nazi but at least he wasn't a pedophile !
Got no time for pedophiles  
 don't be silly 
 calling someone out for being a pedophile and harming children (a matter of historical fact) is being silly?  
 are you sure this is not simply slander? 
 yes I'm sure because what I said is a matter of public knowledge,  which you can find out for yourself by looking her up on Wikipedia. Suggest do some research in future before calling someone silly. And,  have a great day. 
 To be fair: just because this women was an evil person it doesn’t mean everything she said is wrong, faulty or should not be taken note of. 
 maybe true, same can be said for Hitler and Stalin. BUT, there are plenty of wise and inspiring things said by folks who are not pedophiles, or otherwise despicable people, so I'd rather promote them.