Quotation by

Arthur Schopenhauer

Men are by nature merely indifferent to one another but women are by nature enemies.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Schopenhauer suggests that men generally do not have strong feelings toward each other, whether positive or negative, implying a neutral or indifferent relationship. In contrast, he claims that women naturally see each other as rivals or opponents, indicating a more hostile or competitive dynamic among them.

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