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They say women talk too much. If you have worked in Congress you know that the filibuster was invented by men
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"They say women talk too much. If you have worked in Congress you know that the filibuster was invented by men"

- Clare Boothe Luce

About this Quote

Clare Boothe Luce's quote is an amusing method of pointing out the paradox of males criticizing females for talking too much. She is indicating that males are the ones who actually talk too much, as evidenced by the creation of the filibuster. The filibuster is a strategy used in Congress to postpone or prevent a vote on a bill by talking for an extended period of time. This quote is a creative method of highlighting the double standard that exists in between males and females when it concerns talking. It likewise serves as a reminder that men are just as capable of talking too much as women. Ultimately, this quote is a tip that men and women ought to be held to the exact same requirements when it pertains to talking.

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Clare Boothe Luce This quote is written / told by Clare Boothe Luce between April 10, 1903 and October 9, 1987. She was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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