For the company to assemble at a late hour and engage in…
““For the company to assemble at a late hour and engage in unusual, exciting and severe exercise throughout the entire night, is often too great a tax upon the physical system. To dress too thinly, and in a state of perspiration to be exposed, as ladies at the ball frequently are, to draughts of cold, is oftentimes to plant the seeds of a disease from which they never recover. Again, to come in contact, as ladies are liable to, more especially at the public ball, with disreputable men, is sometimes to form alliances that will make a lifetime of sorrow.' —Thomas E. Hill, Evils of the Ball, 1883””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Late‑night social gatherings can tax health, expose women to danger, and lead to regrettable alliances.
In simple terms: Night balls risk health and reputation.
Key Takeaway
Exercise caution with nocturnal events.
Themes
health
social risk
gender dynamics
Mood
historical
advice
Type
Ballroom:1
Ballroomdancing:1
Business:1
Dance:1
Etiquette:1
Exercise:1
Fitness:1
Tango:1
Plant The Seed:1
Late Hour:1
Ball Frequently:1
Ladies Liable:1
Public Ball:1
When to use this quote
- Modern contexts differ, but similar risks persist.
Key Concepts
historical study
event planning
women’s safety
Questions to Reflect On
- cautious
- reflective
A Different Perspective
What safeguards protect attendees?;How to balance fun with safety?