--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And so it will appear that women's eyes…" description: "\"“And so it will appear that women's eyes in Hawaii, as elsewhere, have in all ages swayed the hearts and nerved the arms of the greatest, and not unfre..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4b5/david-kal-kaua-90668_feminism_and-so-it-will-appear-that-women-s-eyes_749427.jpg" --- # And so it will appear that women's eyes in Hawaii, as… ![“And so it will appear that women's eyes in Hawaii, as elsewhere, have in all ages swayed the hearts and nerved the arms of the greatest, and not unfrequently changed the current of vital political events.” quote by David Kalākaua](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4b5/david-kal-kaua-90668_feminism_and-so-it-will-appear-that-women-s-eyes_749427.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4b5/david-kal-kaua-90668_feminism_and-so-it-will-appear-that-women-s-eyes_749427.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4b5/david-kal-kaua-90668_feminism_and-so-it-will-appear-that-women-s-eyes_749427.jpg) > ““And so it will appear that women's eyes in Hawaii, as elsewhere, have in all ages swayed the hearts and nerved the arms of the greatest, and not unfrequently changed the current of vital political events.”” David Kalākaua ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Women’s gazes in Hawaii have historically influenced political events, showing the power of perception. **In simple terms:** Eyes can sway politics. Key Takeaway Acknowledge the influence of perspective. Themes politics gender culture influence history Mood reflective historical Type quote historical analysis When to use this quote - historical analysis - media studies - activism Key Concepts feminist theory sociopolitics Questions to Reflect On - How does perception shape power? - What role do women play in political change? A Different Perspective Overemphasis on gaze may ignore structural factors. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Feminism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/feminism/) [Hawaii](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/hawaii/) ## Related quotes > [“There is no one way of seeing. Nor is there a right way of seeing. 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