A woman never forgets her sex. She would rather talk with a man than an angel, any day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women prioritize human connection with men over abstract ideal beings. It suggests a preference for tangible interaction.
- In plain terms
- Women prefer talking to men rather than angels.
- What can you take from it?
- Human connection matters most.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you prefer over ideals?
- Why human connection?
Another view
This is a generalization that may not apply to everyone.
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