Assumption Quote by Alice Duer Miller
“No one has ever explained why it is that parents and guardians consider dull people such safe matrimonial investments for their young charges. Even granting the unsound assumption that dull people are more apt to be content with their own matrimonial fetters, they are certainly more apt to be the cause of discontent in others.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Unmarried Woman, 1915
Parents favor predictable partners, assuming dullness brings stability, yet such choices often cause unhappiness for all involved.
In simple terms: Dull partners seem safe but can create discontent.
Key Takeaway
Choose partners for compatibility, not just predictability.
Themes
relationships
marriage
compatibility
family expectations
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parental matchmaking
- marriage planning
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
stability
predictability
contentment
discontent
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance stability and excitement in relationships?
- What qualities truly foster long‑term happiness?
A Different Perspective
Assuming dullness equals happiness ignores individual needs.
