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Very well, sir. A woman's opinion, however humble she may…

“Very well, sir. A woman's opinion, however humble she may be, is always worth listening to, if she's got any sense...If you put yourself in my hands, I shall certainly make a decent man of you.” quote by Émile Zola
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““Very well, sir. A woman's opinion, however humble she may be, is always worth listening to, if she's got any sense...If you put yourself in my hands, I shall certainly make a decent man of you.””

Émile Zola

About This Quote

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

Even modest opinions deserve respect if they are sensible; listening shows humility and openness.

In simple terms: Listen to sensible opinions, even if modest.

Key Takeaway

Value and consider thoughtful input.

Themes

respect humility communication

Mood

thoughtful empathetic

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • workplace meetings
  • family discussions
  • political debates

Key Concepts

ethics dialogue social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you challenge an opinion versus listen?
  • How do you discern sense in a humble voice?
A Different Perspective

Listening to nonsensical opinions wastes time and may cause confusion.

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