Quotation by

Oscar Wilde

Women are never disarmed by compliments. Men always are. That is the difference between the sexes.

Women

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Oscar Wilde is saying that compliments do not weaken or confuse women, but they do have that effect on men. This highlights a perceived fundamental difference in how each gender responds emotionally to praise.

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