Quote by Virginia Woolf

Human relations, at least between the sexes, were carried on as relations between countries are now - with ambassadors, and treaties. The parties concerned met on the great occasion of the proposal. If this were refused, a state of war was declared.

Human relations, at least between the sexes, were carried on

Summary

This quote suggests that in the past, human relationships, specifically between genders, were approached in a formal and diplomatic manner, similar to the way countries interact through ambassadors and treaties today. The act of proposing marriage to a potential partner is seen as a significant occasion where both parties negotiate and determine the terms of their relationship. If one's proposal is rejected, it is viewed as a declaration of "war" or animosity between the two individuals. The quote highlights the complex dynamics and protocols that governed romantic relationships in the past.

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