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“Every woman is a science; for he that plods upon a woman all his life long, shall at length finde himself short of the knowledge of her.” quote by John Donne
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““Every woman is a science; for he that plods upon a woman all his life long, shall at length finde himself short of the knowledge of her.””

John Donne

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 complex, and studying them reveals deep, often overlooked knowledge.

In simple terms: Women are intricate, deserving study.

Key Takeaway

Respect and learn from women’s depth.

Themes

gender knowledge intimacy

Mood

thoughtful respectful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • personal relationships
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

philosophy feminist theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view align with contemporary gender perspectives?
  • What can we learn from appreciating complexity?
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