Women are strange little beasts, ' he said to Dr. Coutras. 'You can treat them like dogs, you can beat them till your arm aches, and still they love you.' He shrugged his shoulders. 'Of course, it is one of the most absurd illusions of Christianity that they have souls.W. Somerset Maugham
About This Quote
The quote, “Women are strange little beasts,” by Robert Browning is an example of the way that people view women. They are considered to be fragile creatures who can be abused and still love their abusers. This is a misconception that has been made for centuries. If one were to look at the history of women in Western culture, it is obvious that they have always held power and were not viewed as inferior beings.
The idea of women having no souls was also not true. Women have always had souls and the church only taught the opposite because they were afraid of losing money.
Source: The Moon And Sixpence
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