Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Man has will, but woman has her way.

Man has will, but woman has her way.

Summary

This quote suggests that both men and women possess personal desires and volition. However, it highlights that women tend to possess a unique knack for achieving their goals or exerting influence through their own particular methods. It implies that women possess a certain efficacy in navigating and shaping their environments to align with their intentions. Ultimately, it alludes to the idea that women may have a distinct approach in achieving outcomes that differ from or complement the willpower of men.

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