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Because we men have been physically stronger and more arrogant, we've influenced much of the cool stuff of the world, like basing the definition of courage on what we do on battlefields rather than on the patience or endurance or tolerance necessary for a sometimes painful daily grind that includes small children.

— Clyde Edgerton

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

In the U.S., oddly, we have images of men as arrogant and aggressive.

— David Duchovny

Evolutionary psychology tells us that men, especially powerful men, feel invincible and entitled to spread their seed, and that women can't resist the scent of masculine power. Women, by contrast, are said to be more altruistic and collaborative, seeking power so that they can share it with others.

— Hanna Rosin

Women's courage is rather different from men's. The fact that women have to bring up children and look after husbands makes them braver at facing long-term issues, such as illness. Men are more immediately courageous. Lots of people are brave in battle.

— Mary Wesley

Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies' resources, and minimized their own.

— Livy

Most men act so tough and strong on the outside because on the inside, we are scared, weak, and fragile. Men, not women, are the weaker sex.

— Jerry Rubin

Society says that men need to be bigger and stronger, and they must protect their women and so on.

— Carol Alt

Man is a competitive creature, and the seeds of conflict are built deep into our genes. We fought each other on the savannah and only survived against great odds by organising ourselves into groups which would have had a common purpose, giving morale and fortitude.

— Robert Winston

Men must stop being jealous of their power and generously allow freedom and responsibility to others. The reward is harmonious families and society.

— Delphine de Girardin

✗Opposing Perspectives

We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

We are turning against boys and forgetting a simple truth: that the energy, competitiveness, and corporal daring of normal, decent males is responsible for much of what is right in the world.

— Christina Hoff Sommers