Quote by Otto Weininger

No men who really think deeply about women retain a high opinion of them; men either despise women or they have never thought seriously about them.


No men who really think deeply about women retain a high opi

Summary

This quote suggests that men who genuinely contemplate the nature of women will find it difficult to maintain a positive view of them. It implies that men either hold a low opinion of women or have never made a sincere effort to understand them. The quote alludes to the idea that deeper analysis of gender dynamics may often lead to disillusionment or negative perceptions, implying a degree of skepticism towards women's character or intentions.

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Men & Women
By Otto Weininger
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