Women are like tricks by sleight of hand, Which, to admire, we should not understand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women are often admired because their motives remain unclear.
- In plain terms
- We like women because we do not understand them.
- What can you take from it?
- Mystery can create admiration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you value mystery over truth?
- Why do we want to understand others?
Another view
This view objectifies women and ignores individuality.
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