Husband Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“I know not which lives more unnatural lives, obeying husbands, or commanding wives.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: 1750, The Pennsylvania Gazette
Questioning which gender role is more restrictive: submissive wives or dominant husbands.
In simple terms: Both gender expectations can be unnatural.
Reflect on gender role constraints.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- policy debates
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How have gender roles evolved since the 18th century?
- What freedoms should both partners share?
Historical context limits modern applicability.