Quote by Olive Schreiner

Men are like the earth and we are the moon; we turn always one side to them, and they think there is no other, because they don't see it -- but there is.

Men are like the earth and we are the moon; we turn always o

Summary

This quote uses a metaphor to describe the relationship between men and women. It suggests that men tend to have a limited perspective and do not fully understand the complexity and depth of women. Men only see one aspect of women, akin to the moon only showing one side to the earth. The quote implies that women possess untapped dimensions and qualities that may go unnoticed or misunderstood by men.

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By Olive Schreiner

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