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Age Women Quote by Edna Ferber

“Some day the marriageable age for women will be advanced from twenty to thirty, and the old maid line will be changed from thirty to forty. When that time comes there will be surprisingly few divorces. The husband of whom we dream at twenty is not at all the type of man who attracts us at thirty.” quote by Edna Ferber
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““Some day the marriageable age for women will be advanced from twenty to thirty, and the old maid line will be changed from thirty to forty. When that time comes there will be surprisingly few divorces. The husband of whom we dream at twenty is not at all the type of man who attracts us at thirty.””

Edna Ferber

About This Quote

Source Novel: *The Age of Innocence* by Edith Wharton, 1920

Societal expectations shift with age, altering romantic ideals and marriage patterns.

In simple terms: Age changes marriage expectations.

Key Takeaway

Accept evolving standards.

Themes

society marriage age expectations

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

sociological observational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • dating
  • family discussions

Key Concepts

gender roles social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do age norms affect your relationships?
  • What assumptions about marriage are you questioning?
A Different Perspective

Cultural norms vary widely, limiting universality.

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