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Women are never disarmed by compliments. Men always are. That is the difference between the sexes
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"Women are never disarmed by compliments. Men always are. That is the difference between the sexes"

- Oscar Wilde

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This quote by Oscar Wilde speaks to the distinctions between men and women in regards to how they respond to compliments. Wilde suggests that females are not easily swayed by compliments, while men are more likely to be deactivated by them. This might be because ladies are most likely to be knowledgeable about the possible ulterior intentions behind compliments, while guys might be most likely to take them at stated value. It might also be due to the fact that women are most likely to be utilized to receiving compliments, while guys might be less accustomed to them. Whatever the reason, this quote highlights the distinctions in between males and females in terms of how they respond to compliments.

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Oscar Wilde This quote is written / told by Oscar Wilde between October 16, 1854 and November 30, 1900. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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