Thomas HardyWhen a strong woman recklessly throws away her strength she is worse than a weak woman who has never had any strength to throw away.
About This Quote
This quote is an observation of the often toxic relationship between women and what they do with their power. It says that when women use their strength to hurt others, they are worse than an individual who has never had any strength to hurt. This means that it is better for women to not use their strength at all than to be like someone who has no power. Because when women use their power in a negative way, it doesn't help them in the long run.
Source: Far From The Madding Crowd
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