Art Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“I would confide to you perhaps my secret profession of faith - which is ... which is ... that let us say and do what we please and can ... there is a natural inferiority of mind in women - of the intellect ... not by any means, of the moral nature - and that the history of Art and of genius testifies to this fact openly.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Aurora Leigh, 1850
The speaker claims a belief that women are intellectually inferior, citing history of art and genius as evidence, while asserting personal freedom to act as they wish.
In simple terms: Claims women lack intellect, using art history as proof.
Key Takeaway
Question such stereotypes and seek evidence.
Themes
gender
intellect
art
history
stereotypes
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
controversial
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- literary analysis
- social discourse
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
feminist critique
cultural bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes this view?
- How does this belief affect gender equality?
A Different Perspective
The claim ignores many counterexamples of women’s achievements across fields.
