Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

All women are flirts, but some are restrained by shyness, and others by sense.

All women are flirts, but some are restrained by shyness, an

Summary

This quote suggests that all women have a natural inclination towards flirtatious behavior. However, the extent to which they engage in it varies due to different factors. Some women are held back by their own shyness and may hesitate to fully express their flirtatious nature. On the other hand, some women exercise restraint in their actions because they are guided by their sensibilities and understand the boundaries of appropriate behavior. Overall, the quote implies that all women possess a certain level of flirtatiousness, but their individual personality traits determine how they express it.

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By Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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