Always Quote by Danny DeVito
“Most men somewhere in their psyche are still dragging women around by their hair. It's terrible. I have two daughters, but even before my kids were born I always thought that it was terrible.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 2015
The speaker admits a lingering subconscious aggression toward women, recognizing it as terrible despite being a father.
In simple terms: Even good men may have harmful subconscious thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Address and change harmful mental patterns.
Themes
gender
psychology
aggression
self‑awareness
parenting
Mood
honest
introspective
Type
personal
social
When to use this quote
- therapy
- parenting workshops
- gender equality training
- self‑reflection
- social activism
Key Concepts
implicit bias
cultural conditioning
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can men take to unlearn misogynistic impulses?
- How does fatherhood influence self‑reflection?
A Different Perspective
Acknowledging thoughts without action can perpetuate harm.
