Quote by Cornelia Otis Skinner

Women keep a special corner of their hearts for sins they have never committed.

Women keep a special corner of their hearts for sins they ha

Summary

This quote suggests that women have a tendency to hold onto guilt or self-blame for actions they have never actually done. It implies that women often carry the burden of societal expectations and pressures, feeling guilty for things that are beyond their control. It speaks to the idea that women may internalize feelings of guilt, even when they are not responsible for the sins or wrongdoings that they perceive themselves to be associated with.

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Sin

By Cornelia Otis Skinner

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