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.
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“I once tried to raise two tomato plants, and they died in spite of the fact I fertilized them every morning. Duh.”
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