A woman can become a man's friend only in the following stages---first an acquaintance, next a mistress, and only then a friend.

A woman can become a man's friend only in the following stages---first an acquaintance, next a mistress, and only then a friend.

女人只有在以下几个阶段才能成为男人的朋友——首先是熟人，然后是情妇，最后才是朋友。

-- Anton Chekhov 安东·契诃夫