O amor espiritualiza o homem - e materializa a mulher.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Spiritual love elevates a man, while material love elevates a woman.
- In plain terms
- Spiritual love lifts men; material love lifts women.
- What can you take from it?
- Different forms of love affect genders in distinct ways.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love truly gendered?
- How do cultural norms shape this view?
Another view
The statement relies on gender stereotypes.
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