Quotation by

Margaret Mead

Women want mediocre men, and men are working to be as mediocre as possible.

Women

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Margaret Mead suggests that women prefer men who are average rather than exceptional. At the same time, men are putting in effort to meet that average standard instead of striving for excellence.

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