【language and eroticism】

Apparently people in the early 1900s were just as salty about dating as people are language and eroticismnow.

@_ellaroberts tweeted this photo from her great-grandmother's diary.

The note, written in 1925, says:

"There is no faith in a man,

Not even in a brother,

So girls if you must love

Love one another."

Brutal, Grandma.

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Which, as Ella pointed out, is basically a vintage version of "men are trash" and "trust women."

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While the bold statement bought some divisive replies to the thread, some users encouraged men not to take it personally. As @georgiamay2041 said, "Its just a sentiment as all women have had at least one negative experience with a male."And other applauded Ella's grandmother for both her strong opinions and great rhymes.

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One person even pointed out that it'd make a great tattoo.

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If she lived now, Grandma would probably have an amazing SoundCloud.

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Words of wisdom from the elderly are always helpful -- even if it's cynical advice on dating.

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