Quote by Samuel Johnson

Men know that women are an over-match for them, and therefore they choose the weakest or most ignorant. If they did not think so, they never could be afraid of women knowing as much as themselves.

Men know that women are an over-match for them, and therefor

Summary

This quote suggests that some men intentionally seek out women who they perceive as weaker or less knowledgeable than themselves, as a means to maintain a sense of power and control in the relationship. It implies that men who are afraid of women attaining the same level of knowledge or expertise as them, intentionally select partners whom they believe they can dominate. The quote highlights gender power dynamics and the insecurities some men may experience when faced with women who possess equal or superior intelligence and abilities.

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Men & Women

By Samuel Johnson

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