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W. C. Fields

Women are like elephants. I like to look at 'em, but I wouldn't want to own one.

Women

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The speaker is comparing women to elephants by saying they are interesting or attractive to observe but difficult or troublesome to have responsibility for. This reflects a humorous but negative stereotype about relationships, implying that involvement with women is more challenging than enjoyable.

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