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“Yea, many there be that have run out of their wits for women, and become servants for their sakes. Many also have perished, have erred, and sinned, for women… O ye men, how can it be but women should be strong, seeing they do thus?"—Esdras.” quote by Thomas Hardy
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““Yea, many there be that have run out of their wits for women, and become servants for their sakes. Many also have perished, have erred, and sinned, for women… O ye men, how can it be but women should be strong, seeing they do thus?"—Esdras.””

Thomas Hardy

About This Quote

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

Women are portrayed as both the cause of men's downfall and the source of their redemption, urging men to recognize women's strength and influence.

In simple terms: Women affect men both negatively and positively; recognize their power.

Key Takeaway

Respect women's strength and influence.

Themes

gender power redemption responsibility

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • leadership training
  • gender studies
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

masculinity femininity moral agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you see women's influence in your life?
  • Can men be responsible for their own choices?
A Different Perspective

The quote assumes women are the primary cause of men's moral failings, which may oversimplify complex social dynamics.

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