Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Woman's dearest delight is to wound Man's self-conceit, though Man's dearest delight is to gratify hers

Woman's dearest delight is to wound Man's self-conceit, thou

Summary

This quote suggests that women take pleasure in undermining men's sense of superiority or ego, while men find satisfaction in fulfilling women's desires or making them happy. It highlights a dynamic where women challenge and subvert societal expectations of male dominance, while men feel compelled to meet women's expectations. It implies a power struggle between the genders, where women aim to weaken male arrogance, and men seek to fulfill women's desires to maintain their own satisfaction.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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