He heard that whenever a woman was to blame for a disappointment, the best way to avoid a scene was to inculpate oneself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When a woman is blamed for a disappointment, admitting fault yourself prevents conflict.
- In plain terms
- Blaming yourself avoids a fight when a woman is at fault.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept blame to keep the peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it worth sacrificing truth for peace?
- When does self-blame become harmful?
Another view
It may encourage others to blame you unfairly.
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