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The witty woman is a tragic figure in American life. Wit destroys eroticism and eroticism destroys wit, so women must ch

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"The witty woman is a tragic figure in American life. Wit destroys eroticism and eroticism destroys wit, so women must choose between taking lovers and taking no prisoners"

- Florence King

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This quote is written / told by Florence King somewhere between January 5, 1936 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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