Quote by William Butler Yeats

To be born woman is to know -- although they do not speak of it at school -- women must labor to be beautiful.

To be born woman is to know -- although they do not speak of

Summary

This quote suggests that women are aware, even if it is not explicitly taught, that they are expected to work and put effort into conforming to societal beauty standards. It implies that women are burdened with an additional task of striving for beauty, which may require dedicated labor. This labor could involve aspects such as grooming, skincare, fashion choices, or even going through extreme measures to alter their appearance. The quote highlights the inherent social pressure on women to uphold conventional standards of beauty, regardless of whether it is openly discussed or not.

By William Butler Yeats

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