Quote by Virginia Woolf

Different though the sexes are, they inter-mix. In every human being a vacillation from one sex to the other takes place, and often it is only the clothes that keep the male or female likeness, while underneath the sex is the very opposite of what it is above.

Different though the sexes are, they inter-mix. In every hum

Summary

This quote suggests that although there are distinct differences between men and women, there exists a fluidity and a tendency for these differences to overlap. It implies that individuals possess both masculine and feminine qualities, and that one's outward appearance may not always accurately reflect their inner nature. The quote hints at the idea that personal characteristics should not be strictly defined by societal expectations or appearances, but rather should be appreciated as a complex blend of masculine and feminine traits found in every human being.

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