Quote by Virginia Woolf

It is fatal to be a man or woman pure and simple; one must be woman-manly or man-womanly. ... Some marriage of opposites has to be consummated.

It is fatal to be a man or woman pure and simple; one must b

Summary

This quote, by Virginia Woolf, emphasizes the importance of embracing both masculine and feminine qualities within oneself. According to Woolf, being exclusively "pure and simple" as a man or a woman can lead to a lack of fulfillment and understanding. Instead, she suggests that individuals need to embody a balance by integrating the opposite gender characteristics within themselves, breaking away from traditional gender stereotypes. Woolf argues that only through the union of these opposing qualities can true harmony and personal growth be achieved.

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Gender Androgyny Gender Identity

By Virginia Woolf

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