Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good

Men have hitherto treated women like birds which have strayed down to them from the heights; as something more delicate, more fragile, more savage, stranger, sweeter, soulful--but as something which has to be caged up so that it shall not fly away.

Men have hitherto treated women like birds which have straye

Summary

This quote highlights the historical mistreatment of women by comparing them to birds. It suggests that men have often viewed women as delicate and fragile creatures, yet also perceived them as strange and exotic. Despite appreciating their perceived beauty and soulfulness, women have been confined and restrained, both physically and metaphorically, in order to prevent them from seeking independence and freedom. Overall, the quote exposes the oppressive nature of society towards women, denying them the ability to soar and limiting their autonomy.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good

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