God made me a woman, still, when anyone attempts to seize that which He has given me, and the country which my ancestors conquered is threatened, the… - Ranavalona II

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God made me a woman, still, when anyone attempts to seize that which He has given me, and the country which my ancestors conquered is threatened, then I feel strong to go forth as your leader, for I should feel ashamed…if I did not protect what God had entrusted to me.