Aim Quote by Frances Power Cobbe
“I have often thought how strange it is that men can at once and the same moment cheerfully consign our sex to lives either of narrowest toil or senseless luxury and vanity, and then sneer at the smallness of our aims, the pettiness of our thoughts, the puerility of our conversation!”
About This Quote
Men simultaneously enjoy luxury and labor, yet mock their own trivial aims and childish conversation.
In simple terms: Men enjoy both luxury and toil, yet mock trivial aims.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and rise above petty concerns.
Themes
society
gender
contradiction
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- literature
- history
- philosophy
- activism
Key Concepts
social critique
human behavior
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we address such contradictions?
- What steps lead to meaningful aims?
A Different Perspective
May generalize all men.
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