Children who grow up getting nutrition from plant foods rather than meats have a tremendous health advantage. They are less likely to develop weight problems, diabetes, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer
Benjamin SpockRead
I agree today that a man has no business trying to tell women what their characteristics are, which ones are inborn, which are more admirable, which will be best utilized by what occupations.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of respecting women's autonomy and understanding their unique qualities without imposing stereotypes.
Benjamin Spock's quote highlights the futility and inappropriateness of men trying to define or label women's inherent traits. It suggests that each individual should be free to explore their characteristics and capabilities without societal biases dictating their worth or potential, advocating for a more equitable understanding of gender roles.
Themes
Gender EqualityAutonomyTraitsStereotypesRespect
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about women's rights, this quote can serve as a reminder of the importance of listening to women's voices.
More from Benjamin Spock
All quotes →Don't be afraid to trust your own common sense.
Benjamin SpockRead
Don't take too seriously all that the neighbors say. Don't be overawed by what the experts say. Don't be afraid to trust your own common sense.
Benjamin SpockRead
On the average, older parents are more flexible, tolerant, understanding, and happy in child care.
Benjamin SpockRead
Our greatest hope is to bring up children inspired by their opportunities for being helpful and loving.
Benjamin SpockRead
What good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is usually best after all.
Benjamin SpockRead
Similar quotes
I myself feel, and also tell other Buddhists that the question of Nirvana will come later._x000D_ There is not much hurry._x000D_ If in day to day life you lead a good life, honesty, with love,_x000D_ with compassion, with less selfishness,_x000D_ then automatically it will lead to Nirvana.
Dalai LamaRead
If you're going to do something that looks evil, don't smear it with icing and pretend it's good; just bloody well do it and keep your eyes peeled.
Robertson DaviesRead
It is one of the sternest judgments confronting a human being after death that insofar as he is himself evil, he can see only what resembles himself because he can reproduce in his own being only the physiognomy of other evil people.
Rudolf SteinerRead
This 'double ethical bind' we frequently find ourselves in cannot be solved by any formula. Each of us has to decide what the right balance is between being effective and being honest. I hope that means being both.
Stephen SchneiderRead
Don't tell them too much about your soul. They're waiting for just that.
Jack KerouacRead
REALITY, n. The dream of a mad philosopher. That which would remain in the cupel if one should assay a phantom. The nucleus of a vacuum.
Ambrose BierceRead