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Orson Welles

If there hadn't been women we'd still be squatting in a cave eating raw meat, because we made civilization in order to impress our girlfriends.

Orson Welles

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Orson Welles is saying that many of the advancements in human culture and society were driven by men trying to win the approval of women. Essentially, he credits the motivation to impress romantic partners as a key reason behind the development of civilization.

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