Good wife Quote by Diane Jacobs
““John's explosion left Abigail in a quandary. Priding herself on being a good wife, she cheerfully accepted that her main role was to soothe the cares of her adored if sometimes baffling spouse. Being a wife required at least the appearance of submission. On the other hand, it would be cruel to abandon a husband altogether to his follies when it was so easy to correct him with a little tact.””
About This Quote
A wife feels torn between supporting her husband and maintaining her own dignity, balancing submission with the need to correct his behavior tactfully.
In simple terms: Balancing support and self‑respect in marriage.
Key Takeaway
Speak up with kindness.
Themes
marriage
gender roles
communication
Mood
conflicted
thoughtful
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- family life
- marital counseling
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
feminism
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one assert self‑respect without feeling disloyal?
- When is submission harmful?
A Different Perspective
Tact may not always change deep‑seated habits.
![“John Quincy Adams subscribed to the thesis that his mother's generation was unique when he complained to [his wife] that there were no modern women like her. Abigail, God love her, shot back that women might act frivolous and flighty, but only because men wanted them to.” quote by Cokie Roberts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/41a/cokie-roberts-27173_god-love_john-quincy-adams-subscribed-to-the-thes_261463.jpg)
