Women love us for our defects. If we have enough of them, they will forgive us everything, even our intellects.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wilde suggests that women accept men's flaws, even intellectual ones, if they have enough defects to love them.
- In plain terms
- He claims women love men despite their flaws if they have enough flaws to love.
- What can you take from it?
- Accepting imperfections can foster affection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people overlook flaws in loved ones?
- How does self-awareness affect acceptance?
Another view
The statement generalizes women's attitudes and may ignore personal agency.
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