In each of us two powers preside, one male, one female…
“In each of us two powers preside, one male, one female: and in the man's brain, the man predominates over the woman, and in the woman's brain, the woman predominates over the man...If one is a man, still the woman part of the brain must have effect; and a woman also must have intercourse with the man in her. Coleridge perhaps meant this when he said that a great mind is androgynous. It is when this fusion takes place that the mind is fully fertilized and uses all its faculties.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human psyche contains both masculine and feminine aspects; integrating them creates a fully realized mind.
In simple terms: Both genders exist within each person; balance yields greater intellect.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate both sides of your nature.
Themes
identity
gender
psychology
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- creative writing
- psychological counseling
Key Concepts
androgyny
mind integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express both masculine and feminine traits?
- What benefits arise from inner integration?
A Different Perspective
Balancing may be socially constrained or misunderstood.