Quote by Benjamin Franklin

I know not which lives more unnatural lives, obeying husbands, or commanding wives.

I know not which lives more unnatural lives, obeying husband

Summary

This quote, attributed to British poet John Donne, questions societal conventions that dictate gender roles and their impact on the lives of both men and women. By expressing uncertainty about which group lives a more unnatural life, Donne challenges the idea of one gender being mostly oppressed ("obeying husbands") while the other wields authority ("commanding wives"). It suggests that both roles may be restrictive and unnatural, implying a need for more equitable relationships and challenging traditional gender expectations.

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