"If a woman possesses manly virtues one should run away from her; and if she does not possess them she runs away from herself"

The quote by Friedrich Nietzsche recommends that society imposes gender functions and expectations, and if a lady is viewed as having qualities usually associated with masculinity, such as strength or assertiveness, then she will be turned down by society. On the other hand, if a woman complies with traditional feminine qualities and does not possess these "manly virtues," she is running away from her real capacity and limiting herself. Essentially, Nietzsche is slamming the constraints of gender roles and advising individuals to embrace their complete potential, no matter societal expectations.