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“You see I don’t think much of my own sex, Mr. Hartright—which will you have, tea or coffee?—no woman does think much of her own sex, although few of them confess it as freely as I do.” quote by Wilkie Collins
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““You see I don’t think much of my own sex, Mr. Hartright—which will you have, tea or coffee?—no woman does think much of her own sex, although few of them confess it as freely as I do.””

Wilkie Collins

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, 1859

The speaker admits a low opinion of women, including herself, and highlights societal hypocrisy about gender views.

In simple terms: She criticizes women's self‑esteem and societal expectations.

Key Takeaway

Question gender stereotypes and value all sexes equally.

Themes

gender self‑esteem hypocrisy

Mood

critical reflective

Type

literary social

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • social commentary
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

feminism social critique identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you perceive your own gender?
  • What societal factors shape these views?
A Different Perspective

The statement may overgeneralize and ignore positive female experiences.

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