Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron
There is something to me very softening in the presence of a woman, some strange influence, even if one is not in love with them, which I cannot at all account for, having no very high opinion of the sex. But yet, I always feel in better humor with myself and every thing else, if there is a woman within ken.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses their perplexing and unexplained experience of being softened by the presence of a woman. Despite not holding a particularly high regard for women, they acknowledge feeling a positive change in their own mood and attitude when there is a woman around. This inexplicable influence suggests that there may be an inherent force emitted by women that affects the speaker in a positive way, irrespective of romantic feelings. It highlights the innate impact women can have on others, transcending the speaker's preconceived notions.