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Concerned Quote by May Sarton

“I am realizing once and for all the difference as far as I am concerned of women and men and the necessity for both. With a man, however tender he is, one is feeding him - one is always and eternally understanding, mothering, supplying him with faith in himself (not in you).” quote by May Sarton
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“I am realizing once and for all the difference as far as I am concerned of women and men and the necessity for both. With a man, however tender he is, one is feeding him - one is always and eternally understanding, mothering, supplying him with faith in himself (not in you).”

May Sarton

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Gift of Being a Woman, May Sarton, 1972

Both genders are needed; men require nurturing and faith in themselves, not dependence on women.

In simple terms: Men need support and confidence, not just love.

Key Takeaway

Provide encouragement, not codependency.

Themes

gender interdependence support identity

Mood

introspective empathetic

Type

motivational relationship

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • parenting
  • teamwork
  • mentorship

Key Concepts

feminism psychology relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What balance of support is healthy?
  • How do you foster self‑belief in others?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on gender roles can limit individuals.

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