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Literary
February 27, 1809
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
An essay reflecting on the natural differences between men and women, with women being more vivacious and men more grave, advising both to moderate their biases to avoid extremes like cynicism in men and coquetry in women.
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WOMEN.
WOMEN in their nature are more gay and joyous than men; whether it be that their blood is more refined, their fibres more delicate, and their animal spirits more light and volatile; or whether, as some have imagined, there may not be a kind of sex in the very soul, I shall not pretend to determine.-- As vivacity is the gift of women gravity is that of men. They should each of them, therefore, keep a watch upon the particular bias which nature has fixed in their minds, that it may not draw too much, and lead them out of the paths of reason. This will certainly happen if the one, in every word and action affects the character of being rigid and severe, and the other that of being brisk and gay. Men should beware of being captivated by a sort of savage philosophy-- Women by a thoughtless gallantry --Where these precautions are not observed, the man often degenerates into a cynic; the woman into a coquette; the man grows sullen and morose; the woman impertinent and fantastical.
WOMEN in their nature are more gay and joyous than men; whether it be that their blood is more refined, their fibres more delicate, and their animal spirits more light and volatile; or whether, as some have imagined, there may not be a kind of sex in the very soul, I shall not pretend to determine.-- As vivacity is the gift of women gravity is that of men. They should each of them, therefore, keep a watch upon the particular bias which nature has fixed in their minds, that it may not draw too much, and lead them out of the paths of reason. This will certainly happen if the one, in every word and action affects the character of being rigid and severe, and the other that of being brisk and gay. Men should beware of being captivated by a sort of savage philosophy-- Women by a thoughtless gallantry --Where these precautions are not observed, the man often degenerates into a cynic; the woman into a coquette; the man grows sullen and morose; the woman impertinent and fantastical.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Women Nature
Men Gravity
Vivacity
Moral Bias
Coquette
Cynic
Gender Behavior
Literary Details
Key Lines
Women In Their Nature Are More Gay And Joyous Than Men; Whether It Be That Their Blood Is More Refined, Their Fibres More Delicate, And Their Animal Spirits More Light And Volatile;
As Vivacity Is The Gift Of Women Gravity Is That Of Men.
Men Should Beware Of Being Captivated By A Sort Of Savage Philosophy Women By A Thoughtless Gallantry
Where These Precautions Are Not Observed, The Man Often Degenerates Into A Cynic; The Woman Into A Coquette;