And who would deny the intellect and will of girls? That wo… - Edith Stein

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And who would deny the intellect and will of girls? That would be questioning their full humanity. On the average, abstract and mere intellectual activity is not suitable for them; they want to understand reality completely, and they want to comprehend not merely with the intellect but also with the heart.

Edith Stein

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Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (October 12 1891 – August 9 1942), born Edith Stein, was a German Saint, philosopher, a Carmelite nun, and martyr who was murdered at Auschwitz.

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Alternative Names: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross • Teresia Benedicta a Cruce OCD • Teresa Benedicta a Cruce

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