Quote by Andrea Dworkin
Wild intelligence abhors any narrow world; and the world of women must stay narrow, or the woman is an outlaw. No woman could be Nietzsche or Rimbaud without ending up in a whorehouse or lobotomized.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker argues that women are inherently constrained in their intellect and creativity due to societal expectations and limitations placed upon them. The "wild intelligence" of women, which refers to their unrestricted and adventurous mindset, is implied to be incompatible with a narrow world that restricts their potential. The quote suggests that women who attempt to break free from these constraints and pursue intellectual pursuits or unconventional paths may be ostracized or punished, ultimately metaphorically equating their fate to becoming social outcasts or losing their sanity.
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Dissent
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