Quotation by

Groucho Marx

Women should be obscene and not heard.

Women

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Groucho Marx is playing with the old saying that women should be "seen and not heard," suggesting instead that if women are going to be noticed, it should be for being bold or shocking rather than silent. This twist uses humor to challenge traditional expectations about women's behavior and voice.

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