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When our feelings are unwittingly hurt by a beautiful woman, the pain is largely tempered by a subtle pleasure, which proceeds from a feeling that, inasmuch as we have been undeservedly pained, we merit her sympathy, perhaps even her affection.
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Women seek not so much man's esteem, as his admiration. In fact,
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Women would rather attract than inspire.—Indeed, (by him who dared) it might be added that
Women would rather be kissed than be sonnetted,—which is mighty lucky for the majority of men!
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The most interesting man or woman is—well, perhaps the one most interested in us.
The least interesting man or woman is—well, perhaps the one most interested in him-or her-self.