Quote by Benjamin Spock

When women are encouraged to be competitive, too many of them become disagreeable.

When women are encouraged to be competitive, too many of the

Summary

This quote suggests that when women are encouraged to adopt a competitive mindset, a significant proportion of them may develop disagreeable traits or behaviors. It highlights the potential outcome of competitiveness on women's attitudes and behaviors, implying that it can lead to negative or confrontational attitudes. The quote might be indirectly implying that women may perceive competition differently or that they may struggle to maintain agreeable qualities when striving to outperform others in competitive environments.

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By Benjamin Spock

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