Masculine

Famous quotes containing the word masculine:

    When the masculine mystique is pulling boys and men out into the world to growl manly noises at one another, the only power with a stronger pull on the male psyche is maternally induced guilt. The guilt is quite necessary for our moral development, but it is often uncomfortable.
    Frank Pittman (20th century)

    Our father has an even more important function than modeling manhood for us. He is also the authority to let us relax the requirements of the masculine model: if our father accepts us, then that declares us masculine enough to join the company of men. We, in effect, have our diploma in masculinity and can go on to develop other skills.
    Frank Pittman (20th century)

    If a woman does possess masculine virtues, we want to run away from her; and if she does not possess masculine virtues, then she runs away.
    Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)