I think the worst woman that ever existed would have made a man of very passable reputation -- they are all better than us and their faults such as they are must originate with ourselves.

Summary

This quote suggests that women, even at their worst, still possess more redeeming qualities than men. It implies that women's faults can be attributed to the influence or mistreatment by men, rather than inherent flaws within themselves. It challenges the idea of women being inherently worse than men and shifts the responsibility for any perceived faults onto society and the treatment of women.