Bitterness Quote by Dorothy Richardson
“until it had been clearly explained that men were always and always partly wrong in all their ideas, life would be full of poison and secret bitterness. Men fight about their philosophies and religions, there is no certainty in them; but their contempt for women is flawless and unanimous.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Backwater, 1934
Men’s flawed philosophies and universal contempt for women create societal toxicity and hidden bitterness.
In simple terms: Men’s errors and contempt poison society.
Key Takeaway
Challenge patriarchal views, promote equality.
Themes
gender
philosophy
conflict
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- education
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
feminism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we expose hidden biases?
- What steps reduce systemic contempt?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs is slow and met with resistance.
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