Deceit Quote by Aeschylus
“Wiles and deceit are female qualities.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Prometheus Bound, 5th century BC
The speaker claims deceit and cunning are traits associated with women.
In simple terms: Women are deceitful and cunning.
Key Takeaway
Question gender stereotypes.
Themes
gender
stereotype
morality
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- gender studies
- literary analysis
- social critique
- cultural norms
- teaching ethics
Key Concepts
female agency
ethical judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do stereotypes shape perception of gender?
- What evidence contradicts this claim?
A Different Perspective
Such sweeping statements are inaccurate and harmful.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
