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“Women always think that if they tell a man not to be pompous that will shut him up, but I am an old hand at that game. I know that if a man bides his time his moment will come.” quote by Robertson Davies
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“Women always think that if they tell a man not to be pompous that will shut him up, but I am an old hand at that game. I know that if a man bides his time his moment will come.”

Robertson Davies

About This Quote

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

Patience and strategic restraint in men can lead to eventual success, despite attempts to control them.

In simple terms: Patience and timing bring success despite attempts to control.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience and strategic restraint.

Themes

patience strategy gender dynamics power anticipation

Mood

thoughtful observational cautious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • personal relationships
  • political negotiations
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

social psychology power dynamics gender roles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What situations benefit from patient strategy?
  • When does waiting become passive?
A Different Perspective

Assuming all men will wait may ignore individual agency.

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