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NotHardly

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2. As the old saying goes...

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Sun Jan 11, 2026, 04:37 PM

Sunday

"Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them" is attributed to Margaret Atwood, reflecting the different fears experienced by men and women in society. It highlights the contrasting perspectives on gender dynamics and safety.

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/188039-men-are-afraid-that-women-will-laugh-at-them-women

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