Quote by Helen Rowland

Woman! The peg on which the wit hangs his jest, the preacher his text, the cynic his grouch, and the sinner his justification!

Woman! The peg on which the wit hangs his jest, the preacher

Summary

This quote portrays how women are often misrepresented or used as a convenient target for various purposes. It suggests that women are often the subject of jokes made by witty individuals, the source of inspiration for sermons delivered by preachers, the object of criticism from cynical individuals, and the excuse or rationalization for sinners' behavior. In essence, the quote highlights the tendency to view women through narrow and stereotypical lenses, identifying them as the central figure in different contexts.

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