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“Most illogical Irrational nature of our womanhood, That blushes one way, feels another way, And prays, perhaps another!” quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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“Most illogical Irrational nature of our womanhood, That blushes one way, feels another way, And prays, perhaps another!”

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

About This Quote

Source Poem: Aurora Leigh, 1850

Women’s emotions are complex and contradictory, shifting between different feelings and prayers.

In simple terms: Women’s feelings are varied and contradictory.

Key Takeaway

Accept and honor emotional complexity.

Themes

gender emotion contradiction

Mood

introspective empathetic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • self‑discovery
  • creative expression
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

feminist theory psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you navigate contradictory feelings?
  • What role does prayer play in your emotional life?
A Different Perspective

Emotional contradictions can cause confusion if not understood.

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