A woman is the most inconsistent compound of obstinacy and self sacrifice that I am acquainted with

A woman is the most inconsistent compound of obstinacy and self sacrifice that I am acquainted with

Jean Paul, a German Romantic writer known for his complex and often contradictory views on human nature, once famously remarked that “A woman is the most inconsistent compound of obstinacy and self-sacrifice that I am acquainted with.” This statement reflects Jean Paul’s belief in the dual nature of women, who he saw as both strong-willed and nurturing, stubborn and selfless.