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After contrasting the general position of the Eastern and the Western women, and then describing how in many respects the Eastern woman has the advantage of her Western sister, 'Abdu'l- Baha turned and said to the visitor: "Give me your reasons for believing that woman today should have the vote?" (85:3) Answer: "I believe that humanity is a divine humanity and that it must rise higher and higher; but it cannot soar with only one wing." 'Abdu'l- Baha expressed his pleasure at this answer, and smiling, replied: "But what will you do if one wing is stronger than the other?" Answer: "Then we must strengthen the weaker wing, otherwise the flight will always be hampered." (85:4) 'Abdu'l- Baha smiled and asked: "What will you say if I prove to you that the woman is the stronger wing?" (85:5) The answer came in the same bright vein: "You will earn my eternal gratitude!" at which all the company made merry.
(85:6)
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