Quote by Rita Mae Brown

If this were a logical world, men would ride side saddle.

If this were a logical world, men would ride side saddle.

Summary

This quote suggests that in a logical world, societal expectations and gender norms would not dictate the way people behave or the choices they make. It uses the example of men riding side saddle, a traditional way of riding associated with women, to emphasize that in a rational world, universally accepted standards would not restrict individuals based on their gender. The quote hints at the idea of breaking free from conventional thinking and questioning the arbitrary divisions and expectations imposed by society.

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By Rita Mae Brown

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