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For womens tears are but the sweat of eyes
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"For women's tears are but the sweat of eyes"

- Juvenal

About this Quote

This quote by Juvenal is a commentary on the emotional labor that females are expected to perform. It recommends that females's tears are not real expressions of emotion, but rather a form of labor that is anticipated of them. The quote implies that females's tears are a form of work, which they are anticipated to sob in order to fulfill their function in society. This quote is a reminder that women are frequently anticipated to perform emotional labor in order to fulfill their roles in society, which their tears are not constantly genuine expressions of feeling. It likewise serves as a reminder that women's feelings are frequently not taken seriously, and that their tears are viewed as a type of labor rather than an authentic expression of emotion. This quote is an effective reminder of the psychological labor that ladies are anticipated to perform, and the lack of recognition that they typically receive for it.

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Juvenal This quote is written / told by Juvenal between 55 AC and 135 AC. She was a famous Poet from Rome, the quote is categorized under the topic Women. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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