Quote by Patricia Meyer Spacks
The vanity of men, a constant insult to women, is also the ground for the implicit feminine claim of superior sensitivity and morality.
Summary
This quote suggests that men's vanity, or excessive pride in themselves, is an ongoing insult to women. It implies that women, in response, assert a hidden belief in their superior sensitivity and morality. The quote highlights the idea that women may perceive an inherent societal imbalance between men's vanity and their own perceived virtues.
Topics
Vanity
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