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Yet consider now, whether women are not quite past sense and reason, when they want to rule over men
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"Yet consider now, whether women are not quite past sense and reason, when they want to rule over men"

- John Calvin

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John Calvin's quote recommends that females are unreasonable when they attempt to take control over males. He indicates that females are not capable of making noise choices and that they must not be in a position of power. This quote shows the conventional view of females in the 16th century, when Calvin wrote it, which was that they were inferior to men and ought to not remain in positions of authority. This quote also shows the patriarchal society of the time, where males were viewed as the exceptional gender and women were expected to be subservient. Calvin's quote suggests that ladies must not be enabled to make choices or have any authority over males, as they are not efficient in doing so. This quote is a reflection of the gender roles of the time and the belief that females must not be in positions of power.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by John Calvin between July 10, 1509 and May 27, 1564. He/she was a famous Theologian from France. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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