Quote by Ambrose Bierce

CURIOSITY, n. An objectionable quality of the female mind. The desire to know whether or not a woman is cursed with curiosity is one of the most active and insatiable passions of the masculine soul.

CURIOSITY, n. An objectionable quality of the female mind. T

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that curiosity is seen as objectionable in women. It highlights the stereotypical belief that men are intrigued by a woman's level of curiosity and find it irresistible. The quote satirizes the notion that society often devalues and disparages women's intelligence and desire for knowledge, implying that men consider women's curiosity as a negative trait when it should be celebrated.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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