"Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succe… - Clare Boothe Luce

"Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, 'She doesn't have what it takes." ~ ' They will say, 'Women don't have what it takes." -"

Clare Boothe Luce

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About Clare Boothe Luce

Clare Boothe Luce (April 10, 1903 – October 9, 1987) was an American playwright, journalist, editor, ambassador and political figure.

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Birth Name: Ann Clare Boothe

Alternative Names: Ann Clare Boothe Luce • Clare Boothe • Ann Boothe • Clare Boothe Brokaw

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