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No woman ever hates a man for being in love with her, but many a woman hate a man for being a friend to her
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"No woman ever hates a man for being in love with her, but many a woman hate a man for being a friend to her"

- Alexander Pope

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This quote by Alexander Pope talks to the intricacy of relationships between males and females. It recommends that ladies do not usually hate men for revealing their love for them, however they might become resentful if a male attempts to be a good friend to them. This might be since ladies might feel that guys are just attempting to be buddies with them in order to gain something else, such as a romantic relationship. It might likewise be since females might feel that men are not taking their feelings seriously and are not respecting their limits. Eventually, this quote indicates that males need to bear in mind how they approach relationships with females and ought to be aware of the potential repercussions of their actions.

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Alexander Pope This quote is written / told by Alexander Pope between May 21, 1688 and May 30, 1744. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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