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Quote by Mae West

“Women are as old as they feel and men are old when they lose their feelings.”

Work

This book compiles a selection of wit and wisdom from Mae West, showcasing her sharp humor and insightful observations on life, love, and the human condition. more

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Mae West

Mae West was an American actress, screenwriter, and singer, born on August 17, 1893, and died on November 22, 1980. Known for her unique sense of humor and daring performance style, she was one of the iconic figures in Hollywood during the early 20th century. more

“The preservation of life seems to be rather a slogan than a genuine goal of the anti-abortion forces; what they want is control. Control over behavior: power over women. Women in the anti-choice movement want to share in male power over women, and do so by denying their own womanhood, their own rights and responsibilities.”

Source: Dancing at the Edge of the World: Thoughts on Words, Women, Places

“If women were as fastidious as men, morally or physically, there would be an end of the race.”

Ifs Men Ends Would Be Women Race Fastidious

Book:The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw: Plays, Novels, Articles, Lectures, Letters and Essays: Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Candida, Arms and The Man, Man and Superman, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion, The New York Times Articles on War, Memories of Oscar Wilde and more

Source: The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw: Plays, Novels, Articles, Lectures, Letters and Essays: Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Candida, Arms and The Man, Man and Superman, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion, The New York Times Articles on War, Memories of Oscar Wilde and more

“Saints are simply men & women who have fulfilled their natural obligation which is to approach God.”

Men Women Natural Approach Men And Women Saint Obligation Fulfilled

Author:Evelyn Waugh

“We are persons of quality, I assure you, and women of fashion, and come to see and to be seen.”

Persons Women Quality Fashion Socializing

Book:The Works of B. J. with a Memoir of His Life and Writings, by Barry Cornwall [i.e. B. W. Procter].

Source: The Works of B. J. with a Memoir of His Life and Writings, by Barry Cornwall [i.e. B. W. Procter].

“Women's sexy underwear is a minor but significant growth industry of late-twentieth-century Britain in the twilight of capitalism.”

Women Growth Century Fashion Industry Late Capitalism Sexy Significant Britain Twilight Minors Twentieth Century Underwear

Book:Shaking a Leg: Collected Writings

Source: Shaking a Leg: Collected Writings

“It is misery, you know, unspeakable misery for the man who lives alone and who detests sordid, casual affairs; not old enough to do without women, but not young enough to be able to go and look for one without shame!”