Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. No man will admire her the more, no woman will like her the better for it. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former, and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter.

Summary

This quote suggests that a woman's appearance and behavior do not significantly impact how she is perceived by others. The quote implies that women should strive for neatness and fashion solely for their own satisfaction, as it will not make men admire them more or women like them better. On the contrary, the quote suggests that a touch of shabbiness or impropriety would be more appealing to other women. In essence, it conveys a cynical viewpoint on the superficiality of societal judgments towards women.

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