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 to burn up the money.””
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.
Question societal norms about wealth and gender.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal disputes
- family inheritance
- gender inequality
- social commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fair alternatives exist for wealth distribution?
- How does humor affect serious topics?
Extremes ignore practical reforms and human compassion.