Men are governed by lines of intellect - women: by curves of emotion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Joyce contrasts male and female decision-making styles using metaphors.
- In plain terms
- Men follow logic, women follow feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- People may decide differently.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do men think differently?
- Is emotion less valid?
Another view
It relies on broad gender generalizations.
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