Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Only a male intellect clouded by the sexual drive could call the stunted, narrow-shouldered, broad-hipped and short-legged sex the fair sex.


Only a male intellect clouded by the sexual drive could call

Summary

This quote suggests that the perception of women being considered the "fair sex" is a result of biased male thinking influenced by sexual desire. It criticizes the conventional notion of beauty that favors limited physical attributes such as being short-legged, broad-hipped, and narrow-shouldered. The quote implies that labeling women as the "fair sex" is subjective and dismisses the diverse range of qualities that contribute to true beauty and worth.

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Women
By Arthur Schopenhauer
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