Quote by Agnes Smedley

And the woman who could win the respect of man was often the woman who could knock him down with her bare fists and sit on him until he yelled for help.

And the woman who could win the respect of man was often the

Summary

This quote suggests that in order for a woman to earn respect from a man, she must possess strength and power, both physically and emotionally. It implies that a woman who can physically overpower a man, symbolically representing her ability to defend herself and assert her authority, is likely to command respect. The quote highlights the significance of strength and dominance in asserting one's power and earning respect in a traditionally masculine context.

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By Agnes Smedley

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