There are words which a man cannot resist from a woman, even though he knows them to be false.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women can persuade men with words even if the men know the words are lies.
- In plain terms
- Men cannot resist what women say even when they know it is false.
- What can you take from it?
- Persuasion often overrides logic in relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we believe some things despite knowing they are false?
- Does gender affect persuasion?
Another view
This generalizes gender behavior which may not apply universally.
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