You may chisel a boy into shape, as you would a rock, or hammer him into it, if he be of a better kind, as you would a piece of bronze. But you cannot hammer a girl into anything. She grows as a flower does.

Summary

This quote suggests that boys can be molded or shaped through external forces, like a chisel or a hammer shaping a rock or a piece of bronze. However, girls cannot be forced or molded in the same manner. Instead, they naturally grow and develop, likened to the growth of a flower. This quote implies that girls have an inherent ability to grow and become their own unique individuals, rather than simply being shaped by external influences.

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