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“Because fortune is a woman, it is clear that she will let herself be won by men who are impetuous rather than by those who step cautiously.”

“Because fortune is a woman, it is clear that she will let herself be won by men who are impetuous rather than by those who step cautiously.”

The 50th Law, Introduction

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“Because fortune is a woman, it is clear that she will let herself be won by men who are impetuous rather than by those who step cautiously.”
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Despite completely contradicting the progressive rhetoric of the 21st Century, it is largely true that women often admire those men who are less cautious, more ferocious, and assert themselves with audacity.

The majority of women may claim to want someone who is more gentle and emotional, but our words mean little in comparison to our actions.

How often do we see those men who are cautious and hesitant—who are too nice—being subtly and overtly disrespected and ridiculed?

The reason for this phenomenon is open to interpretation.

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