Quotation by

Bette Davis

Strong women only marry weak men.

Men

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Bette Davis suggests that women who are confident and independent tend to choose partners who are less dominant or assertive. This implies a dynamic where the woman's strength contrasts with the man's relative weakness in the relationship.

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