A Quote by James Fox

Sensitivity is equated with weakness. Feelings are for women. It's OK to express happiness or anger, but it's not OK to feel fear or sadness. This gets exaggerated in prison.

James Fox

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Anger Exaggerated Express Fear Feel Feelings Gets Happiness OK Prison Sadness Sensitivity Weakness Women

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James Fox
English - Actor
Born: May 19, 1939

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