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“Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?” quote by Thomas Campion
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“Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?”

Thomas Campion

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Unfortunate Lover", early 17th century

Freedom is lost when we submit to women, portraying them as sources of sorrow.

In simple terms: Submitting to women leads to loss of freedom.

Key Takeaway

Respect mutual autonomy.

Themes

gender roles freedom relationships

Mood

critical contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage discussions
  • gender equality debates
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

Renaissance poetry gender dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we reinterpret love without misogyny?
  • What does true freedom mean for both partners?
A Different Perspective

The view reflects patriarchal bias and oversimplifies gender relations.

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