Still, who could say what men ever were looking for? They looked for what they found; they knew what pleased them only when they saw it.
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In Henry James' "The Portrait of a Lady," the complexities of human desire and fulfillment are explored through the characters' experiences. The quote suggests a sense of ambiguity regarding men's pursuits in life. It implies that individuals often search for things without a clear understanding of what they truly desire. Their realizations come only when they encounter something that resonates with them, highlighting the unpredictable nature of personal desires.
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