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Jackie Kennedy

There are two kinds of women, those who want power in the world and those who want power in bed.

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Jackie Kennedy is pointing out that women often seek influence in different areas of life, either by aiming to control or succeed in public or professional spaces, or by desiring influence and control within intimate relationships. She highlights a distinction between ambition for societal authority and personal, private power.

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