Quotation by

James Joyce

Men are governed by lines of intellect - women: by curves of emotion.

Women

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

James Joyce suggests that men tend to think in a straightforward, logical way, while women are guided more by their feelings and emotional nuances. He uses the metaphor of "lines" for clear, direct thinking and "curves" for the more complex, flexible nature of emotions.

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