Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott is the author of the well-known novel Little Women. This legendary writer’s decision to remain single until her death caused a stir in her then-conservative culture. She was quoted after visiting a married friend as saying, “very sweet and lovely, but I’d rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe.”
Louisa May Alcott
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Condoleezza Rice
It appears that the number of successful and strong-willed women who choose not to marry is increasing. Condoleezza Rice is a prime example. This prominent policymaker served as US Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009. She had been engaged to NFL player Rick Upchurch for a short time but had not yet married.
Condoleezza Rice
