About This Quote
This quote, attributed to Lu Xun, is a nuanced and wry depiction of the Chinese notion that men and women are equal but different. Men and women may be equal in that both genders have the same rights and responsibilities. However, men and women also have different roles in society. Women can’t fight, for instance, and many of them would rather give up their lives than perform these duties.
It is said that women are like water; if you let go of them they will flow on their own. Men are like fire; they need constant nurturing and attention. Lu Xun says that men need to be unfaithful to show how strong they are, since they can’t depend on their wives for help or support.
Source: Empress
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