Quotation by

Simone de Beauvoir

The most mediocre of males feels himself a demigod as compared with women.

Women

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Simone de Beauvoir is saying that even the least impressive men tend to see themselves as superior or almost godlike when compared to women. This highlights the deep-rooted gender bias where men overestimate their worth relative to women.

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