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Masculinity4 quotes
Whatever happened to Gary Cooper, the strong silent type? — Tony Soprano · 2002Are all men in disguise except those crying? — Dannie Abse · 1986I remember after my grandfather's death, seeing Dad in the hall with tears streaming down his face. I don't think I had ever seen him cry before. I'm glad I did see him. It helped me know that it was okay for men to cry. Many years later, when my father himself died, I cried; and way down deep I knew he would have said it was alright. — Fred Rogers · 2003I often want to cry. That is the only advantage women have over men-at least they can cry. — Jean Rhys · 1939Crying3 quotes
Are all men in disguise except those crying? — Dannie Abse · 1986I remember after my grandfather's death, seeing Dad in the hall with tears streaming down his face. I don't think I had ever seen him cry before. I'm glad I did see him. It helped me know that it was okay for men to cry. Many years later, when my father himself died, I cried; and way down deep I knew he would have said it was alright. — Fred Rogers · 2003I often want to cry. That is the only advantage women have over men-at least they can cry. — Jean Rhys · 1939Vulnerability2 quotes
Are all men in disguise except those crying? — Dannie Abse · 1986I remember after my grandfather's death, seeing Dad in the hall with tears streaming down his face. I don't think I had ever seen him cry before. I'm glad I did see him. It helped me know that it was okay for men to cry. Many years later, when my father himself died, I cried; and way down deep I knew he would have said it was alright. — Fred Rogers · 2003Authenticity1 quote
Are all men in disguise except those crying? — Dannie Abse · 1986Men and women1 quote
I often want to cry. That is the only advantage women have over men-at least they can cry. — Jean Rhys · 1939Tears1 quote
I remember after my grandfather's death, seeing Dad in the hall with tears streaming down his face. I don't think I had ever seen him cry before. I'm glad I did see him. It helped me know that it was okay for men to cry. Many years later, when my father himself died, I cried; and way down deep I knew he would have said it was alright. — Fred Rogers · 2003