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“There's scarce a case comes on but you shall find A woman's at the bottom. [Lat., Nulla fere causa est in qua non femina litem moverit.]” quote by Juvenal
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“There's scarce a case comes on but you shall find A woman's at the bottom. [Lat., Nulla fere causa est in qua non femina litem moverit.]”

Juvenal

About This Quote

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

A rare situation reveals a woman as the cause of a dispute.

In simple terms: Women can be the hidden cause of conflict.

Key Takeaway

Recognize unexpected sources of trouble.

Themes

conflict gender law justice

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • legal disputes
  • family arguments
  • workplace tensions

Key Concepts

Roman satire social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do you make about gender in disputes?
  • How can you investigate causes before blaming?
A Different Perspective

May overgeneralize women's role in conflicts.

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