Quote by Ogden Nash

I have an idea that the phrase 'weaker sex' was coined by some woman to disarm the man she was preparing to overwhelm.

I have an idea that the phrase 'weaker sex' was coined by so

Summary

This quote suggests that the expression "weaker sex" was actually created by a woman as a strategic move to disarm and deceive a man she intended to overpower. It implies that the supposed vulnerability assigned to women is a guise used to conceal their true strength and capabilities, ultimately catching their male counterparts off guard. This interpretation challenges the traditional notion of women being physically or emotionally weaker than men, hinting at the possibility of a hidden power dynamic between the sexes.

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Men & Women

By Ogden Nash

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