Advice Quote by Louisa May Alcott
“. . . for when women are the advisers, the lords of creation don't take the advice till they have persuaded themselves that it is just what they intended to do. Then they act upon it, and, if it succeeds, they give the weaker vessel half the credit of it. If it fails, they generously give her the whole.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, 1868
When women advise, men often ignore until they convince themselves, then claim credit if successful, or blame women if it fails.
In simple terms: Men take credit, blame women.
Key Takeaway
Recognize contributions fairly.
Themes
gender
power
recognition
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace meetings
- creative collaborations
- family decisions
Key Concepts
bias
credit attribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can credit be shared equitably?
- What structures prevent bias?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched attitudes is hard.
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