Ambrose Bierce Quote - Women of genius commonly have masculine faces, figures and manners. In transplanting brains to an alien soil God leaves a little of the original earth clinging to the roots.

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Women of genius commonly have masculine faces, figures and manners. In transplanting brains to an alien soil God leaves a little of the original earth clinging to the roots.

"Women of genius commonly have masculine faces, figures and manners. In transplanting brains to an alien soil God leaves a little of the original earth clinging to the roots."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Appearance
Tags: Appearance Critical Earth Face Genius

Meaning of this quote

The passage uses sexist assumptions to explain female intelligence as masculine.

Key takeaway: Recognize the historical prejudice rather than endorsing it.

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Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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