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“The older we women grow, the more clearly we see what men really are: hypocrites, boasters, he-goats. The older men grow, the more they doll us up with every perfection.” quote by Jean Giraudoux
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“The older we women grow, the more clearly we see what men really are: hypocrites, boasters, he-goats. The older men grow, the more they doll us up with every perfection.”

Jean Giraudoux

About This Quote

Source Play: The Trojan Women by Jean Giraudoux, 1948

Aging reveals gendered double standards in behavior and expectations.

In simple terms: Women see men’s flaws; men see women’s perfection.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and challenge gender bias.

Themes

gender age hypocrisy expectations

Mood

reflective serious

Type

social philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • workplace
  • media portrayal
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

social critique feminist theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What biases have you noticed with age?
  • How can we foster equitable expectations?
A Different Perspective

Stereotypes can be entrenched and hard to change.

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