Quote by Marguerite Duras

Men like women who write. Even though they don't say so. A writer is a foreign country.

Men like women who write. Even though they don't say so. A w

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This quote suggests that men are attracted to women who are writers, even if they may not openly express this preference. It implies that writing is a distinctive trait that sets women apart, making them intriguing or mysterious, like a foreign country. The metaphor suggests that a writer's mind or perspective is unfamiliar territory, inviting curiosity and fascination from others.

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