Quote by Virginia Woolf

Women have served all these centuries as looking-glasses possessing the magic and delicious power of reflecting the figure of man at twice its natural size.

Women have served all these centuries as looking-glasses pos

Summary

This quote by Virginia Woolf suggests that throughout history, women have mainly been seen as reflecting the image and desires of men. They have been assigned the role of mirroring men's greatness and accomplishments, often exaggerating them. By emphasizing the idea of women acting as "looking-glasses," Woolf highlights the societal perception that women exist primarily to validate men's self-worth, rather than being recognized and valued for their own individuality or contributions.

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By Virginia Woolf

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