"The male orientation of classical Athens was inseparable from its genius. Athens became great not despite but because of its misogyny."

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Anacharsis coming to Athens, knocked at Solon's door, and told him that he, being a stranger, was come to be his guest, and contract a friendship with him; and Solon replying, "It is better to make friends at home," Anacharsis replied, "Then you that are at home make friendship with me.

— Plutarch