I’m supposed to have a Ph.D. on the subject of women. But the truth is I’ve flunked more often than not. I’m very fond of women; I admire them. But, like all men, I don’t understand them.
Meaning of the quote
Frank Sinatra is saying that even though he is an expert on women, he still doesn't fully understand them. He really likes and respects women, but just like all other men, there's a lot about women that he can't figure out. He's tried to learn about women, but he's often failed at understanding them completely.
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