Books Quote by Kelly Link
““Jeremy Mars knows a lot about the planet Mars, although he's never been there. He knows some girls, and yet he doesn't know much about them. He wishes there were books about girls, the way there are books about Mars, that you could observe the orbits and brightness of girls through telescopes without appearing to be perverted.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Girl Who Was Plugged In” by Kelly Link, 2005
A humorous lament about the lack of objective, scientific knowledge about women compared to astronomy, highlighting gender ignorance and desire for systematic study.
In simple terms: Women are less studied than planets.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine understanding of people beyond stereotypes.
Themes
gender
knowledge
humor
science
relationships
Mood
ironic
thoughtful
critical
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- dating
- education
- media analysis
- personal growth
Key Concepts
feminist critique
social commentary
satire
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we study human relationships responsibly?
- What does this say about scientific objectivity?
A Different Perspective
Humor may trivialize serious gender issues.
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