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“There was very much in the whole affair of which he would not be proud as he led his bride to the altar;--but a man does not expect to get four thousand pounds a year for nothing.” quote by Anthony Trollope
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““There was very much in the whole affair of which he would not be proud as he led his bride to the altar;--but a man does not expect to get four thousand pounds a year for nothing.””

Anthony Trollope

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A man feels ashamed of his modest earnings despite marrying a bride.

In simple terms: He feels shame over low income.

Key Takeaway

Address societal expectations.

Themes

class marriage financial expectations

Mood

reflective critical

Type

social personal

When to use this quote

  • career counseling
  • family planning

Key Concepts

social mobility personal finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define success?
  • What values outweigh income?
A Different Perspective

Shame can stem from societal pressure.

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