Quote by Rudyard Kipling

A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty.

A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty

Summary

This quote suggests that women have a greater intuition or instinctual understanding of certain matters compared to men, even if they may not have concrete evidence or absolute certainty. It implies that women's "guesses," or intuitive judgments, tend to be more reliable than men's certainties, which may be based solely on flawed reasoning or ego-driven confidence. Overall, the quote highlights the potential wisdom and intuition that women possess.

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By Rudyard Kipling

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