Quote by George Bernard Shaw

If women were as fastidious as men, morally or physically, there would be an end of the race.


If women were as fastidious as men, morally or physically, t

Summary

This quote suggests that if women possessed the same level of attention to detail and thoroughness as men, both in terms of moral character and physical abilities, it would lead to the extinction of the human race. The implication is that men's inherent flaws and shortcomings are balanced out by the strengths and virtues of women, and without this complementary dynamic, society would not be sustained. It highlights the importance of embracing and valuing the different qualities and characteristics of both genders.

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Men & Women
By George Bernard Shaw
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