Another woman Quote by Hugh Laurie
““We want different things. Men want to have sex with a woman. Then they want to have sex with another woman. And then another. Then they want to eat cornflakes and sleep for a while, and then they want to have sex with another woman, and another, until they die. Women,’ and I thought I’d better pick my words carefully when describing a gender I didn’t belong to, ‘want a relationship. They may not get it, or they may sleep with a lot of men before they do get it, but ultimately that’s what they want. That’s the goal. Men do not have goals. Natural ones. So they invent them, and put them at either end of a football pitch. And then they invent football. Or they pick fights, or try and get rich, or start wars, or come up with any number of daft bloody things to make up for the fact that they have no real goals.’ ‘Bollocks,’ said Ronnie. ‘That, of course, is the other main difference.””
About This Quote
The speaker contrasts stereotypical male sexual drive with women’s desire for relationships, noting men lack inherent goals.
In simple terms: Men are portrayed as goal‑less, women as relationship‑seeking.
Key Takeaway
Recognize individual differences beyond gender stereotypes.
Themes
gender roles
relationships
motivation
Mood
critical
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career gender studies
- media analysis
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
stereotype
psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal goals differ from gender expectations?
- Can we define goals beyond gender?
A Different Perspective
Stereotypes oversimplify complex motivations.
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