Quote by Simone de Beauvoir

To make oneself an object, to make oneself passive, is a very different thing from being a passive object.

To make oneself an object, to make oneself passive, is a ver

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a distinction between willingly making oneself an object and simply being treated as a passive object. The act of willingly becoming an object implies a choice and agency, while being treated as a passive object suggests a lack of control or power. The quote highlights the importance of differentiating between actively engaging in a certain role or position versus being forced into it.

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Acceptance

By Simone de Beauvoir

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