Quote by Julie Burchill

No one knows 'men' as such, any more than anyone knows 'women,' and if they do generalise they're probably trying to hide their own ignorance. You might know one 'man,' yes, or even lots of individual 'men'.

No one knows 'men' as such, any more than anyone knows 'wome

Summary

This quote highlights the impossibility of truly knowing and understanding all men or women as a homogeneous group. It suggests that making generalizations about either gender is a sign of ignorance or a desire to mask one's limited knowledge. While it acknowledges the potential for knowing specific individuals, it emphasizes the diversity within the genders and the need to recognize each person as unique and not a representative of their entire gender. The quote prompts us to avoid broad stereotypes and assumptions and instead seek to understand individuals on an individual basis.

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By Julie Burchill

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