"To be skillful (at 'managing' men), a woman has to have certain basic attributes; they include...a very feminine ability to look prettily bewildered and helpless while plotting and achieving a goal she thinks is really important."

"Even on those occasions when you both know (a man's) decision is wrong, more often than not you will be wise to go along with his decision--temporarily--until you can find a face-saving solution."

"The major responsibility for any romance disintegrating into an affair--that can only lead to reproaches--is the girl's."

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