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Cries Quote by Oscar Wilde

“Every woman is wrong until she cries.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“Every woman is wrong until she cries.”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, Oscar Wilde, 1892

Women are judged harshly until they express emotion, revealing gender bias.

In simple terms: Emotion reveals truth.

Key Takeaway

Challenge gender stereotypes.

Themes

gender emotions social critique

Mood

critical empathetic

Type

literary social commentary

When to use this quote

  • gender studies
  • activism
  • literary critique

Key Concepts

feminist theory cultural norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does society view emotional expression?
  • What changes can reduce bias?
A Different Perspective

Stereotypes persist despite progress.

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