Quote by Marlene Dietrich

To be completely woman you need a master, and in him a compass for your life. You need a man you can look up to and respect. If you dethrone him it's no wonder that you are discontented, and discontented women are not loved for long.

To be completely woman you need a master, and in him a compa

Summary

This quote suggests that in order for a woman to feel complete, she needs a male partner who acts as her guiding force and provides direction in her life. The quote implies that women need to look up to and respect their male partners as "masters" or leaders. It also suggests that if a woman challenges or disregards this dynamic, she will become unhappy and eventually lose the love of her partner. Overall, the quote presents a traditional view of gender roles and power dynamics within relationships.

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Men & Women

By Marlene Dietrich

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