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Feminism Quote by Ogden Nash

“Women would rather be right than reasonable.” quote by Ogden Nash
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“Women would rather be right than reasonable.”

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Collected Poems of Ogden Nash, 1962

People often prioritize being correct over being sensible, leading to stubbornness.

In simple terms: Being right is valued more than being sensible.

Key Takeaway

Choose reason over ego.

Themes

stubbornness communication ego

Mood

wry reflective

Type

humorous observational

When to use this quote

  • workplace meetings
  • family debates
  • political discussions
  • online arguments
  • friendship conflicts

Key Concepts

logic emotional intelligence humor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you value being right or being understood?
  • How can you foster reasonable dialogue?
A Different Perspective

Reason can be dismissed when pride dominates.

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