--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In all ages woman has been the source of…" description: "\"“In all ages woman has been the source of all that is pure, unselfish, and heroic in the spirit and life of man…poetry and fiction are based upon woman..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/035/chauncey-m-depew-187400_fiction_in-all-ages-woman-has-been-the-source-of_2029805.jpg" --- # In all ages woman has been the source of all that is pure… ![“In all ages woman has been the source of all that is pure, unselfish, and heroic in the spirit and life of man…poetry and fiction are based upon woman's love, and the movements of history are mainly due to the sentiments or ambitions she has inspired…there is no aspiration which any man here…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/035/chauncey-m-depew-187400_fiction_in-all-ages-woman-has-been-the-source-of_2029805.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/035/chauncey-m-depew-187400_fiction_in-all-ages-woman-has-been-the-source-of_2029805.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/035/chauncey-m-depew-187400_fiction_in-all-ages-woman-has-been-the-source-of_2029805.jpg) > ““In all ages woman has been the source of all that is pure, unselfish, and heroic in the spirit and life of man…poetry and fiction are based upon woman's love, and the movements of history are mainly due to the sentiments or ambitions she has inspired…there is no aspiration which any man here to-night entertains, no achievement he seeks to accomplish, no great and honorable ambition he desires to gratify, which is not directly related to either or both a mother or a wife. From the hearth-stone around which linger the recollections of our mother, from the fireside where our wife awaits us, come all the purity, all the hope, and all the courage with which we fight the battle of life. The man who is not thus inspired, who labors not so much to secure the applause of the world as the solid and more precious approval of his home, accomplishes little of good for others or of honor for himself. I close with the hope that each of us may always have near us: 'A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort, and command, And yet a spirit still, and bright With something of an angel light.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote celebrates women's profound influence on men's moral character, creativity, and historical progress, emphasizing love, purity, and inspiration from mothers and wives as essential to personal and societal honor. **In simple terms:** Women inspire men's virtues and achievements through love and support. Key Takeaway Recognize and honor women's impact in your life. Themes gender inspiration family honor creativity Mood respectful reflective admiring Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - marriage - parenting - creative work - leadership - personal growth Key Concepts feminist thought social role of women emotional labor Questions to Reflect On - How does women's love shape your aspirations? - In what ways can you honor women's contributions? 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