Quote by George Eliot

I'm not denying the women are foolish: God almighty made 'em to match the men

I'm not denying the women are foolish: God almighty made 'e

Summary

This quote suggests that women being deemed as foolish is not being denied, but rather attributed to the nature of creation. It implies that God intentionally made women to complement men, indicating that their so-called foolishness is inherent and part of their purpose in relation to men.

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