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Women have a special corner of their hearts for sins they have never committed
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"Women have a special corner of their hearts for sins they have never committed"

- Cornelia Otis Skinner

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This quote by Cornelia Otis Skinner speaks with the distinct capability of females to empathize with the struggles of others. It suggests that females have a special capacity to comprehend and sympathize with the suffering of others, even if they have never experienced it themselves. This speaks to the idea that women are more thoughtful and understanding than men, which they are able to put themselves in the shoes of others and feel their pain. It also indicates that females are more forgiving and understanding of the mistakes of others, even if they have actually never made the exact same mistakes themselves. This quote talks to the power of compassion and understanding that women possess, and how it can be utilized to produce a more thoughtful and understanding world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Cornelia Otis Skinner between May 30, 1901 and July 9, 1979. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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