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“All about us were people. Perhaps a hundred. Men. Experience had taught me that humans were cruelest when segregated by sex, and the cold feeling in the pit of my stomach became led. What had I let myself in for?” quote by C.S. Friedman
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“All about us were people. Perhaps a hundred. Men. Experience had taught me that humans were cruelest when segregated by sex, and the cold feeling in the pit of my stomach became led. What had I let myself in for?”

C.S. Friedman

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown, likely speculative fiction

Humans become most cruel when divided by gender, leading to internal conflict and regret.

In simple terms: Gender division breeds cruelty and inner turmoil.

Key Takeaway

Beware division gender segregation.

Themes

human nature gender cruelty regret

Mood

sorrowful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • workplace
  • political movements

Key Concepts

psychology social division

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does gender segregation affect empathy?
  • What can foster unity across genders?
A Different Perspective

Segregation may also arise from cultural or economic factors.

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