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This is courtship all the world over - the man all tongue the woman all ears
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"This is courtship all the world over - the man all tongue; the woman all ears"

- Emily Murphy

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This quote by Emily Murphy is a commentary on the traditional gender roles in courtship. It recommends that men are normally the ones who do the talking, while females are the ones who listen. This is a reflection of the traditional power characteristics between males and females, where males are viewed as the more dominant and powerful gender. The quote suggests that males are anticipated to take the lead in courtship, while ladies are anticipated to be passive and receptive. This quote likewise implies that guys are expected to be the ones to initiate conversations and make advances, while women are anticipated to be the ones to receive them. This quote is a suggestion of the standard gender functions that still exist in courtship today, and how they can form the characteristics between males and females.

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Emily Murphy This quote is written / told by Emily Murphy between March 14, 1868 and October 17, 1933. She was a famous Activist from Canada. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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