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“People who have nothing to do always lack time. Perish all those who do not think as we do. Reason is a feeble weapon in contending with a woman. Words that sounded kindly, but with a cold, unloving heart.” quote by Georg Ebers
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“People who have nothing to do always lack time. Perish all those who do not think as we do. Reason is a feeble weapon in contending with a woman. Words that sounded kindly, but with a cold, unloving heart.”

Georg Ebers

About This Quote

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

People who are idle often claim they lack time, while those who think differently are dismissed; reason is seen as weak against women, and kind words may hide cold hearts.

In simple terms: Idle people claim lack of time; reason seen as weak against women; kind words may be cold.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about time, reason, and empathy.

Themes

idle reason gender empathy

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • relationships
  • political discourse
  • personal interactions

Key Concepts

social dynamics power relations communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does idle time affect perception of urgency?
  • Can reason ever match emotional influence?
A Different Perspective

May overgeneralize and ignore individual differences.

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