Skip to content

The unfaithful woman, if she is known for such by the…

“The unfaithful woman, if she is known for such by the person concerned, is only unfaithful. If she is thought faithful, she is perfidious.” quote by Jean De La Bruyere
Download Open image
“The unfaithful woman, if she is known for such by the person concerned, is only unfaithful. If she is thought faithful, she is perfidious.”

Jean De La Bruyere

About This Quote

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

A woman's reputation is judged inconsistently; if labeled unfaithful, she stays that way, but if presumed faithful, she is seen as deceitful.

In simple terms: Reputation can be contradictory.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about fidelity.

Themes

reputation trust perception gender hypocrisy

Mood

reflective critical

Type

statement observation

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • media analysis
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

social psychology gender studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do labels affect perception?
  • Can we overcome bias?
A Different Perspective

Context and evidence are essential for fair judgment.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Jean De La Bruyere

Explore all 464 Jean De La Bruyere quotes

More Unfaithful quotes

Browse all 210 Unfaithful quotes