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While the Greek Ptolemaic Queen Cleopatra of Egypt was probably not as beautiful as sources portray her, her influence and power were most likely do to her wit, erudition and charm—qualities that most women involved in politics today lack.


5 posted on 01/01/2010 12:36:15 PM PST by eleni121 (For Jesus did not give us a timid spirit , but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline)
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Questions have been raised whether Cleopatra really was a beautiful siren. -NutCrackerBoy

While the Greek Ptolemaic Queen Cleopatra of Egypt was probably not as beautiful as sources portray her, her influence and power were most likely do to her wit, erudition and charm—qualities that most women involved in politics today lack.

True. And Cleopatra ruled excellently and effectively.

10 posted on 01/01/2010 12:57:29 PM PST by NutCrackerBoy
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I believe her success may be related to a skill which pre-dated both chrome and the trailer hitch...


13 posted on 01/01/2010 1:39:34 PM PST by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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