He has shown what the Russian woman is, what treasuries of mind and heart she possesses, what she may be as an inspirer of men; and he has taught us how men who have a real claim to superiority look upon women, how they love.
Kropotkin praises Turguéneff for his portrayal of Russian women and their influence.
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