Millionaire Quote by Agatha Christie
““What is a secretary to a millionaire? Nine times out of ten it is a young man who likes living soft. A young man with nice manners and a taste for luxury and no brains and no enterprise, and if there is anything that is a softer job than being secretary to a millionaire it is marrying a rich woman for her money.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Secretary” (1935)
A secretary to a wealthy man is portrayed as a soft, unambitious role, contrasted with marrying for money.
In simple terms: Secretary to a rich man is seen as easy and unthinking.
Key Takeaway
Question the value of comfort over ambition.
Themes
class
ambition
gender roles
wealth
marriage
Mood
wry
critical
ironic
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- career choices
- marriage for money
- office dynamics
Key Concepts
social critique
satire
Questions to Reflect On
- Is comfort always a lack of ambition?
- How do societal expectations shape career choices?
A Different Perspective
May reinforce stereotypes about gender and class.
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