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“No friendship is so cordial or so delicious as that of girl for girl; no hatred so intense and immovable as that of woman for woman.” quote by Walter Savage Landor
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“No friendship is so cordial or so delicious as that of girl for girl; no hatred so intense and immovable as that of woman for woman.”

Walter Savage Landor

About This Quote

Source Poem: Friendship and Enmity, 1805

Female friendships can be deeply affectionate, while rivalries among women can be fiercely intense and unyielding.

In simple terms: Women can love or hate intensely.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the power of close female bonds.

Themes

relationships gender dynamics emotion

Mood

thoughtful empathetic

Type

literary analytical

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • family dynamics
  • social groups

Key Concepts

Social psychology interpersonal conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • What factors intensify female friendships?
  • How can rivalry be transformed into collaboration?
A Different Perspective

Generalizing gender may overlook individual differences.

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