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Anita Brookner

Good women always think it is their fault when someone else is being offensive. Bad women never take the blame for anything.

Anita Brookner

Women

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Anita Brookner is saying that women who are considered "good" tend to blame themselves when others act rudely or hurtfully toward them. In contrast, women labeled as "bad" refuse to accept any responsibility, no matter the situation.

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