Woolsey quirked an eyebrow. “You are a funny thing,” he…
““Woolsey quirked an eyebrow. “You are a funny thing,” he said. “I would say I could see what those boys see in you, but …” He shrugged. His yellow dressing gown had a long, bloody tear in it now. “Women are not something I have ever understood.” “What about them do you find mysterious, sir?” “The point of them, mainly.” “Well, you must have had a mother,” said Tessa. “Someone whelped me, yes,” said Woolsey without much enthusiasm. “I remember her little.” “Perhaps, but you would not exist without a woman, would you? However little use you may find us, we are cleverer and more determined and more patient than men. Men may be stronger, but it is women who endure.” “Is that what you are doing? Enduring? Surely an engaged woman should be happier.” His light eyes raked her. “A heart divided against itself cannot stand, as they say. You love them both, and it tears you apart.” “House,” said Tessa. He raised an eyebrow. “What was that?” “A house divided against itself cannot stand. Not a heart. Perhaps you should not attempt quotations if you cannot get them correct.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Women are often misunderstood, yet they possess endurance and patience surpassing men, highlighting gender differences.
In simple terms: Women endure and are patient.
Key Takeaway
Value and learn from women's strengths.
Themes
gender
endurance
misunderstanding
Mood
contemplative
empathetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- gender studies
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
feminist critique
character analysis
societal roles
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions limit our view of women?
- How can we better appreciate women's contributions?