Bronze medal Quote by Andrew Sean Greer
““A shrew, a wife, a whore. Those seemed to be my choices. I ask any man reading this, how could you decide whether to be a villain, a worker, or a plaything? A man would refuse to choose; a man would have that right. But I had only three words to choose from, and which of them was happiness? All I wanted was love. A simple thing, a timeless thing. When men want love they sing for it, or smile for it, or pay for it. And what do women do? They choose. And their lives are struck like bronze medallions. So tell me, gentlemen, tell me the time and place where it was easy to be a woman?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost City of D, 2013
The narrator explores gender roles, choice, and the pursuit of love versus societal expectations.
In simple terms: Women choose love and identity, men avoid decisions.
Key Takeaway
Question societal expectations, seek authentic love.
Themes
gender
choice
identity
love
society
Mood
thoughtful
poignant
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career decisions
- personal growth
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
feminism
existentialism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices define your happiness?
- How do gender expectations shape decisions?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may oversimplify reality.
