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Marriage Quote by Dorothy Parker

“LINSCOTT: Well, I don't like it. Man works damn hard, leaves his wife all his money, and some pretty boy comes along and gets it. Sometimes I think those old East Indians had the right idea about widows. Cremate the husbands and burn up the wives along with them. CONNIE: Maybe it would be simpler…” quote by Dorothy Parker
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““LINSCOTT: Well, I don't like it. Man works damn hard, leaves his wife all his money, and some pretty boy comes along and gets it. Sometimes I think those old East Indians had the right idea about widows. Cremate the husbands and burn up the wives along with them. CONNIE: Maybe it would be simpler to burn up the money.””

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

Source Film: The New Yorker Satire, 1930s

A cynical view on wealth inheritance and gender, suggesting extreme solutions for perceived injustice.

In simple terms: Critiques inheritance and gender inequality with dark humor.

Key Takeaway

Question societal norms about wealth and gender.

Themes

social critique gender wealth humor injustice

Mood

cynical satirical

Type

social commentary humorous

When to use this quote

  • legal disputes
  • family inheritance
  • gender inequality
  • social commentary

Key Concepts

feminist satire dark comedy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fair alternatives exist for wealth distribution?
  • How does humor affect serious topics?
A Different Perspective

Extremes ignore practical reforms and human compassion.

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