The great and almost only comfort about being a woman is that one can always pretend to be more stupid than one is and no one is surprised.

Summary

This quote suggests that one advantage of being a woman is the ability to feign ignorance without raising eyebrows. It implies that society often expects women to be less intelligent and, therefore, women can navigate situations by downplaying their intelligence without drawing much attention or surprise. This highlights the prevailing stereotypes and biases that women face, as well as the notion that pretending to be less smart can serve as a coping mechanism to navigate gendered expectations and prejudices.

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