Quote by Jane Austen

Men have had every advantage of us in telling their own story. Education has been theirs in so much higher a degree; the pen has been in their hands. I will not allow books to prove anything.

Men have had every advantage of us in telling their own stor

Summary

This quote, attributed to Jane Austen, highlights the historical disadvantage faced by women in the realm of storytelling and education. Austen remarks that men have traditionally held the power to shape and narrate their own experiences due to the extent of their education, holding the pen that allows them to write and control history. With this perspective, Austen questions the credibility of existing books as a means to fully capture and understand women's experiences. Through this quote, she sheds light on the need for diverse voices and perspectives in order to properly represent all individuals in narrative accounts.

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