Quote by Jean Baudrillard

We have dreamt of every woman there is, and dreamt too of the miracle that would bring us the pleasure of being a woman, for women have all the qualities -- courage, passion, the capacity to love, cunning -- whereas all our imagination can do is naively pile up the illusion of courage.

We have dreamt of every woman there is, and dreamt too of th

Summary

This quote emphasizes a longing for womanhood, stating that women possess qualities such as courage, passion, love, and cunning that men can only imagine. The speaker suggests that men envy and fantasize about the multi-faceted nature of women, as they feel limited by their own imagination which can only create an illusion of courage. This quote highlights an appreciation for the diverse strengths and attributes attributed to women.

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By Jean Baudrillard

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