Gentleman Quote by Elizabeth Marie Pope
“A gentleman can hardly continue to sit,' he explained, in his serenest and most level voice, 'when he asks a very remarkable young lady to do him the honor of marrying him. And - 'he somehow contrived to grin at me wickedly, 'I usually get what I want, Miss Grahame,' he added, and pitched over in a tangled heap on the floor.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Gentleman’s Proposal” (published 1935)
A man feels compelled to propose despite discomfort, using charm and humor.
In simple terms: He proposes awkwardly but humorously.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability when expressing love.
Themes
love
humor
social norms
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
narrative
romantic
When to use this quote
- first dates
- proposal moments
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
courtship
awkwardness
confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a proposal feel genuine?
- How can humor aid in serious conversations?
A Different Perspective
Some may view such behavior as disrespectful or manipulative.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
