William GoldingI think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men, they are far superior and always have been.
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I think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men, they are far superior and always have been. This quote is a play on words, with the word “women” repeated in an order that sounds like “men.” The speaker is not arguing that women are better than men; he is simply saying that women are superior, and always have been.
Source: Lord Of The Flies
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