With women the heart argues, not the mind.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women are described as using their hearts rather than their minds when making arguments.
- In plain terms
- Women argue with their hearts, not their minds.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotions often drive arguments more than logic.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do emotions guide your arguments?
- Do you see gender differences in debate?
Another view
This generalization may not apply to all individuals.
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