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With women, Ive got a long bamboo pole with a leather loop on the end. I slip the loop around their necks so they cant g
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"With women, I've got a long bamboo pole with a leather loop on the end. I slip the loop around their necks so they can't get away or come too close. Like catching snakes"

- Marlon Brando

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In this quote, Marlon Brando is utilizing a metaphor to describe his method to interacting with women. He compares himself to a snake catcher, using a long bamboo pole with a leather loop to control and restrain the ladies he comes across. This suggests a sense of supremacy and control over females, as he sees them as possibly unsafe animals that require to be tamed and kept at a range. The use of the word "slip" likewise suggests a sly and manipulative strategy, more highlighting the power dynamic in his relationships with ladies. Overall, this quote reflects an uncomfortable and objectifying view of women as objects to be controlled and controlled.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Marlon Brando between April 3, 1924 and July 1, 2004. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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