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Steel magnolia is an evocative term to describe a woman who exemplifies graceful femininity and indomitable strength.
It is also an apt description for Professor Cynthia Goh, a youthful 69-year-old with gentle manners, an instinct for kindness and an unwavering belief in human dignity.

