Bad night Quote by Elizabeth Goudge
““Meanwhile Canon Leigh in his study did not know what on earth he ought to do; and when he remembered that he had four daughters who each of them might have five love affairs, making twenty all told, before he got them safely steered into the harbor of matrimony--though even then there might be upsets in the harbor--he came out in a cold sweat. He spent a bad night and in the cold light of dawn sat down and penned a note to Mistress Flowerdew, asking that he might wait upon her and receive her inestimable advice upon a matter of overwhelming importance.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge, 1946
A father worries about his daughters' romantic futures and seeks counsel, reflecting anxiety over societal expectations and marriage.
In simple terms: Father worries about daughters' love lives and asks for advice.
Key Takeaway
Seek guidance when overwhelmed.
Themes
family
marriage
anxiety
advice
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
literary
conversational
When to use this quote
- parenting decisions
- marriage planning
- seeking mentorship
Key Concepts
social expectations
gender roles
parental concern
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural expectations shape parental worries?
- What support can fathers seek beyond traditional advice?
A Different Perspective
Advice may not resolve deeper societal pressures.
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