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“She’s wonderful. Tell her I’ve never seen such beautiful hands. I wonder what she sees in you.” Waddington, smiling, translated the question. “She says I’m good.” “As if a woman ever loved a man for his virtue,” Kitty mocked.” quote by W. Somerset Maugham
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“She’s wonderful. Tell her I’ve never seen such beautiful hands. I wonder what she sees in you.” Waddington, smiling, translated the question. “She says I’m good.” “As if a woman ever loved a man for his virtue,” Kitty mocked.”

W. Somerset Maugham

About This Quote

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

Describes admiration for a woman's hands and questions her perception, while mocking a man's virtue.

In simple terms: She has beautiful hands; her view is questioned.

Key Takeaway

Question superficial admiration.

Themes

beauty perception gender dynamics skepticism

Mood

reflective critical

Type

dramatic literary

When to use this quote

  • theater
  • personal relationships
  • dialogue

Key Concepts

literature character analysis social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does admiration reveal about the admirer?
  • How do gender expectations shape perception?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex emotions.

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