Quote by Oscar Wilde

Women, as some witty Frenchman once put it, inspire us with the desire to do masterpieces and always prevent us from carrying them out.

Women, as some witty Frenchman once put it, inspire us with

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This quote humorously suggests that women have the power to inspire men to dream big and aspire to create great works of art or accomplish great feats. However, it also implies that women can sometimes hinder or distract men from actually fulfilling those ambitious plans. The quote reflects the idea that women can simultaneously motivate and pose challenges to men's pursuits, highlighting the complexity and influence they have on male ambition.

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