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“Women rule each other. They say that behind every great man there's a great woman, and that may well be right, but behind that woman is a not-so-great one, bawling her eyes out. She's not crying because she didn't meet the man's standards; she's crying because the other woman made them too high” quote by Lucy V. Morgan
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““Women rule each other. They say that behind every great man there's a great woman, and that may well be right, but behind that woman is a not-so-great one, bawling her eyes out. She's not crying because she didn't meet the man's standards; she's crying because the other woman made them too high””

Lucy V. Morgan

About This Quote

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

Women support each other, yet societal expectations create competition and emotional strain, especially when standards are set by others.

In simple terms: Women face competition due to imposed standards.

Key Takeaway

Challenge unrealistic expectations.

Themes

gender competition emotional health

Mood

empowering critical

Type

social inspirational

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • friendships
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

social pressure self-worth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can women uplift each other?
  • What standards are you rejecting?
A Different Perspective

Collaboration can replace competition.

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