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Women Quote by Oscar Wilde

“You must admit, Harry, that women give to men the very gold of their lives.' 'Possibly,' he sighed, 'but they invariably want it back in such very small change.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““You must admit, Harry, that women give to men the very gold of their lives.' 'Possibly,' he sighed, 'but they invariably want it back in such very small change.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: “A Woman of No Importance,” 1893

Women give men essential value, yet often receive only trivial returns, highlighting gender inequities.

In simple terms: Women’s contributions are undervalued.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for equitable recognition.

Themes

gender value inequality relationships

Mood

critical empathetic

Type

social philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace policies
  • relationship counseling
  • advocacy campaigns

Key Concepts

feminist theory social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can society better value women’s contributions?
  • What small changes can improve equity?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex dynamics.

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