Quote by Nancy Astor

In passing, also, I would like to say that the first time Adam had a chance he laid the blame on a woman.

In passing, also, I would like to say that the first time Ad

Summary

This quote suggests that the blame for a particular event or mistake was placed on a woman by Adam. It alludes to the biblical story of Adam and Eve, highlighting Adam's tendency to shift responsibility onto the female figure. The quote implies a recurring pattern of men avoiding accountability by finding a scapegoat in women. This may symbolize a broader commentary on the dynamics of power and gender roles, suggesting a disproportionate burden placed on women in the context of blame and fault.

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Blame

By Nancy Astor

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