Quote by Jane Harrison

To be womanly is one thing, and one only; it is to be sensitive to man, to be highly endowed with the sex instinct; to be manly is to be sensitive to woman.

To be womanly is one thing, and one only; it is to be sensit

Summary

This quote suggests that femininity and masculinity are defined by their ability to empathize and understand each other's needs. It posits that being womanly means being attuned to a man's desires and having a strong sexual instinct, while being manly involves being sensitive to a woman's needs. Overall, the quote emphasizes the importance of mutual understanding and responsiveness in relationships between men and women.

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