Good wife Quote by Erich Maria Remarque
““But it proved otherwise. He shuffled about for some time, examining this thing and that thing; then he looked at me with his bloodshot eyes and said: “And just think—only a few weeks ago she was sitting there, alive and happy.…” I was surprised to find him suddenly so sentimental, and guessed that the flash little Jane he had with him last time was already beginning to get on his nerves. “She was a good wife,” he went on; “a jewel, I might say. She never wanted a thing. Ten years she wore the same coat. Blouses and so on she made all herself. And the housework—no maid.” Aha, thought I, the new one doesn’t, that’s obvious””
About This Quote
Source Novel: All Quiet on the Western Front, 1929
The narrator reflects on a woman's modest, content life, contrasting it with expectations of material wealth, highlighting the value of simplicity and endurance.
In simple terms: Simple living can be profound.
Key Takeaway
Value simplicity over excess.
Themes
simplicity
resilience
family
Mood
thoughtful
nostalgic
Type
reflective
literary
When to use this quote
- marriage
- financial budgeting
- minimalist lifestyle
- elder care
Key Concepts
sociology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does simplicity affect happiness?
- What sacrifices are hidden in modest living?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize hardship.
