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“Competition between women is good only if it does not prevail; that is to say if it coexists with affinity, affection, with a real sense of being mutually indispensable, with sudden peaks of solidarity in spite of envy, jealousy and the whole inevitable cohort of bad feelings.” quote by Elena Ferrante
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“Competition between women is good only if it does not prevail; that is to say if it coexists with affinity, affection, with a real sense of being mutually indispensable, with sudden peaks of solidarity in spite of envy, jealousy and the whole inevitable cohort of bad feelings.”

Elena Ferrante

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Female competition can be healthy if it coexists with mutual support, affection, and solidarity, preventing envy from dominating relationships.

In simple terms: Competition is fine when paired with genuine friendship and solidarity.

Key Takeaway

Foster cooperation alongside healthy rivalry.

Themes

friendship competition solidarity

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • family
  • community groups
  • social groups

Key Concepts

sociology gender dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn rivalry into mutual growth?
  • What practices sustain affection amid competition?
A Different Perspective

If rivalry turns hostile, it can damage bonds.

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