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THE WOMAN WHO SHAKES A CRIB WITH HER RIGHT HAND, SHAKES THE WORLD
WITH HER LEFT.
Submitter comment:
THE PROVERB MEANS THAT IT IS THE ABILITY OF A WOMAN TO GIVE BIRTH
THAT AFFECTS THE WORLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
James Callow Keyword(s): INFLUENCE ; POWER
Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1982