Man forgives women anything save the wit to outwit him.

Summary

This quote suggests that men are generally forgiving towards women and are willing to overlook many things, except for a woman's ability to outsmart or outwit them. It implies that men may feel threatened or challenged when faced with a woman who possesses superior intelligence or cunning, causing them to lose their forgiving nature. The quote highlights an underlying power dynamic and suggests that men may struggle with a confident and intellectually superior woman.

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