Caprice Quote by Jean de la Bruyere

It must always be borne in mind that the assumption of woman's social superiority lies at the root of these rules of conduct.

— Humphry Davy

Women are held to a different standard than men. That is indisputable.

— Jessica Tarlov

In spite of what anyone says it’s women who make the rules.

— A.S.A. Harrison

When women do take on traditionally male subjects, certain male colleagues can seem affronted that a woman has dared to trespass on their subject.…

— Amanda Foreman

Women all live a double standard.

— Joss Whedon

Women throughout history have had to defy rigid conventions about what is and is not expected of them.

— Margaret MacMillan

We are still living with a double standard. I know it. Every woman I know knows it, whether you're in the media as a…

— Hillary Clinton

Once women begin to question the inevitability of their subordination and to reject the conventions formerly associated with it, they can no longer retreat…

— Christopher Lasch

Women punish themselves for the failure to conform.

— Sandra Bartky

The modern rule is that every woman should be her own chaperone.

— Amy Vanderbilt

“The success and likability penalty is imposed by both men and women. Women perpetuate this bias as well. (...) Calling attention to this bias…

— Sheryl Sandberg

The modern rule is that every woman should be her own chaperon.

— Amy Vanderbilt