No male can beat a female in the long run because they have it over us in sheer, damn longevity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women outlive men statistically, giving them an edge in the long run.
- In plain terms
- Women live longer than men so they win eventually.
- What can you take from it?
- Longevity favors women over time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does life expectancy affect your planning?
- Does biology define human worth?
Another view
This generalization ignores individual variations in health and life span.
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