'There are a few misguided wits who think they are being complimentary
when they declare a woman is “too much.” While it is admirable and
desirable to be enough, only masochists want to be “too much.” Being,
claiming, or accepting the status allows others to heap responsibilities
upon the back of the “too much” woman, who naturally is also referred
to as “super.” “Super Woman” and “Earth Mother.” The flatterer, for that is what the speaker means to be, exposes himself
as a manipulator who expects to ingratiate himself into “Earth
Mother’s” good graces, so that she will then take his burdens upon her
and make his crooked ways straight.'
Maya Angelou
