Able Quote by William Hazlitt
“Gallantry to women - the sure road to their favor - is nothing but the appearance of extreme devotion to all their wants and wishes, a delight in their satisfaction, and a confidence in yourself as being able to contribute toward it”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On Gallantry" in Essays on the English Stage, 1821
Gallantry toward women is merely a show of excessive devotion to their desires, seeking their pleasure and confidence in one's ability to please
In simple terms: Pretending to be devoted to women to gain favor
Key Takeaway
Recognize genuine respect versus performative flattery
Themes
relationships
gender
authenticity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- workplace interactions
- political advocacy
- social media engagement
Key Concepts
social performance
power dynamics
masculinity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is true respect possible without ulterior motives?
- How can one show appreciation without performative gestures?
A Different Perspective
Risk of reinforcing stereotypes and manipulative behavior
![“René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aba/horace-walpole-3357_age_ren-of-anjou-1409-80-painted-a-picture-o_33917.jpg)
