Quote by Leonard Cohen

Women stand for the objective world for a man. They stand for the thing that you're not and that's what you always reach for in a song.

Women stand for the objective world for a man. They stand fo

Summary

This quote suggests that women symbolize the external reality or truth for men. They represent the qualities or experiences that men aspire to capture or understand in their artistry, particularly in music. Women embody an essence that is different from a man's own, serving as a source of inspiration and a pursuit for creation. They are seen as an enigmatic force that draws men's attention and drives their creative expression.

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