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I know that we women are all justly accounted praters…

“I know that we women are all justly accounted praters; they say in the present day that there never was in any age such a wonder to be found as a dumb woman. [Lat., Nam multum loquaces merito omnes habemus, Nec mutam profecto repertam ullam esse Hodie dicunt mulierem ullo in seculo.]” quote by Plautus
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“I know that we women are all justly accounted praters; they say in the present day that there never was in any age such a wonder to be found as a dumb woman. [Lat., Nam multum loquaces merito omnes habemus, Nec mutam profecto repertam ullam esse Hodie dicunt mulierem ullo in seculo.]”

Plautus

About This Quote

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

He satirically comments on women’s talkativeness and perceived lack of intelligence.

In simple terms: He mocks women as talkative and unintelligent.

Key Takeaway

Avoid gender stereotypes in humor.

Themes

gender stereotype comedy

Mood

sarcastic critical

Type

dramatic historical

When to use this quote

  • theatrical performance
  • cultural analysis
  • gender studies

Key Concepts

social critique ancient rhetoric

Questions to Reflect On

  • What impact do such jokes have today?
  • How can comedy be inclusive?
A Different Perspective

Stereotypes can reinforce bias.

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