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Friendship Quote by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

“The people people have for friends You common sense appall But the people people marry Are the queerest folk of all.” quote by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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“The people people have for friends You common sense appall But the people people marry Are the queerest folk of all.”

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The People People Have for Friends", 1915

Friendship often follows common sense, while marriage can involve unexpected, unconventional partners.

In simple terms: Friends are sensible; spouses can be surprising.

Key Takeaway

Value openness in both friendships and marriage.

Themes

friendship marriage social norms

Mood

thoughtful curious

Type

observational humorous

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • family planning
  • social gatherings
  • community building

Key Concepts

gender roles unexpected compatibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What expectations do you have of friends?
  • How do you navigate differences in marriage?
A Different Perspective

Assuming all marriages are unconventional may overlook stability.

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