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The last words he said to me when I bade him good-night…

“The last words he said to me when I bade him good-night were: Tell Amy it's no good coming after me. Anyhow, I shall change my hotel, so she wouldn't be able to find me.' My own impression is that she's well rid of you,' I said. My dear fellow, I only hope you'll be able to make her see it. But…” quote by W. Somerset Maugham
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“The last words he said to me when I bade him good-night were: Tell Amy it's no good coming after me. Anyhow, I shall change my hotel, so she wouldn't be able to find me.' My own impression is that she's well rid of you,' I said. My dear fellow, I only hope you'll be able to make her see it. But women are very unintelligent.”

W. Somerset Maugham

About This Quote

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

A cryptic farewell hints at evading a woman, suggesting she is better off without him and women are unintelligent.

In simple terms: A man plans to escape a woman, dismissing her intelligence.

Key Takeaway

Consider consequences before dismissing others.

Themes

relationships manipulation gender stereotypes departure

Mood

cynical dark

Type

literary critical

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • storytelling
  • character study

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why label women unintelligent?
  • What motivates his escape?
A Different Perspective

Stereotypes are harmful and inaccurate.

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