Aristotle could have avoided the mistake of thinking that women have fewer teeth than men, by the simple device of asking Mrs. Aristotle to keep her mouth open while he counted. (Bertrand Russell)

Aristotle could have avoided the mistake of thinking that women have fewer teeth than men, by the simple device of asking Mrs. Aristotle to keep her mouth open while he counted.

Bertrand Russell

Related topics

asking device women men mistake mouth open simple teeth thinking while aristotle mrs

Related quotes

Here's all you have to know about men and women: women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid. View quote
George Carlin
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages. View quote
William Shakespeare
As soon as you open your mouth to call her, she hastens as a true mother. Therefore, don't hesitate to call upon her at every moment, and you will find her an unmercenary helper and physician in your afflictions. View quote
Joseph the Hesychast
When chimps threaten, they open their mouth and show their teeth. It's a little like waving a knife in front of you. It's very primitive, and therefore bizarre. View quote
Helen Fisher
There are some dreams that get stuck between your teeth when you sleep, so that when you open your mouth to yawn awake they fly right out of you. View quote
Jodi Picoult