Only stupid men trying to seem smart need to be with dumb women. Only …

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Only stupid men trying to seem smart need to be with dumb women. Only weak men trying to look strong are attracted to compliant women. ✨ Orson Scott Card (2003). First Meetings: In Ender's Universe, p.88, Macmillan
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