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“Tell me, Little Bao, have you ever gotten close to woman?' 'Well. . . ' 'Close enough to smell her?' 'No.' 'Ah! Even when they stink they smell like heaven! Women are something else? They're. . . they're magic!” quote by Gene Luen Yang
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““Tell me, Little Bao, have you ever gotten close to woman?' 'Well. . . ' 'Close enough to smell her?' 'No.' 'Ah! Even when they stink they smell like heaven! Women are something else? They're. . . they're magic!””

Gene Luen Yang

About This Quote

Source Graphic Novel: “American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen Yang, 2006

A playful dialogue about appreciating women despite imperfections, likening them to heaven.

In simple terms: Women are magical despite flaws.

Key Takeaway

Respect and cherish women.

Themes

gender appreciation humor

Mood

lighthearted thoughtful

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • social interactions
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

cultural perception beauty standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect perception?
  • What are healthy ways to admire?
A Different Perspective

May reduce women to mystical stereotypes.

2.8 out of 5 (10 ratings)

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