Earth Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
“A wife is the earth itself, changing hands, bearing scars.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, 1998
A wife is likened to earth, enduring change and bearing wounds, reflecting partnership’s deep, evolving nature.
In simple terms: Marriage endures change and pain.
Accept and support each other's scars.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- long‑term partnership
- family challenges
- healing together
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture your partner’s wounds?
- What does “earth” symbolize for you?
May overlook individual needs in focusing on shared identity.