Old enough Quote by Esther M. Friesner
““Iolaus, and Milo too, benefited from my new fame. Many of the other Argonauts had decided that the only possible reason for a woman to volunteer for a perilous voyage was to be with the man she loved. They just couldn’t agree on which of my friends was the irresistible fellow. Some argued that Milo’s youth put him out of the running; others countered that he was old enough, and called attention to his first shadowy growth of whiskers as proof. Some said it must be Iolaus, who wasn’t just a hero in his own right but shared Herakles’ glory for his part in slaying the Hydra. Some played it safe and took both sides. At first the whispers made Iolaus and Milo uncomfortable, but it didn’t last long. When a man stops looking embarrassed and starts wearing a preening little smile, I’d say he’s gotten used to his new reputation.””
About This Quote
Source novel: “The Goddess of the Sea” by Esther M. Friesner, 2005
A woman’s fame sparks rumors about her motives, revealing how people project their desires onto others.
In simple terms: Fame leads to gossip about love motives.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about others.
Themes
fame
gossip
gender dynamics
Mood
ironic
witty
Type
literary
satirical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- social circles
- media coverage
- personal branding
Key Concepts
projection
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we assume motives?
- How can we see people without bias?
A Different Perspective
Assumptions can be unfair and harmful.
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