Quote by George Eliot

And when a woman's will is as strong as the man's who wants to govern her, half her strength must be concealment.

And when a woman's will is as strong as the man's who wants

Summary

This quote implies that in a society where men aim to control women, those women who possess a strong will have to strategically hide a portion of their strength. It suggests that women must sometimes mask their true potential and capabilities in order to navigate a male-dominated world successfully, emphasizing the power and resilience of women who are able to maintain their sense of agency despite societal constraints.

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