Marriage Quote by Elizabeth von Arnim
““Mr. Dawson's wife was really so very meek that I fear when the Day of Reckoning comes much of this tyranny will be forgiven him and laid to her account.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Enchanted April, 1922
Powerful personalities may be subdued by societal expectations, but true reckoning can reveal hidden strengths.
In simple terms: Society can suppress strength.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and empower hidden resilience.
Themes
power
gender
justice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- workplace dynamics
- family conflict
- legal battles
- activism
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
personal agency
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society silence the strong?
- What can reveal true character in crisis?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on meekness can ignore agency.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
