"A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle."
— Gloria Steinem

January 1, 1970

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Original Language: English

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This quote was popularized by Steinem and is often attributed to her. However, the line was first coined by Australian educator Irina Dunn, as indicated at The Phrase Finder