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Beauty Quote by George Meredith

“A tried stedfast woman is the one jewel of the sex. She points to her husband like the sunflower; her love illuminates him; she lives in him, for him; she testifies to his worth; she drags the world to his feet; she leads the chorus of his praises; she justifies him in his own esteem. Surely there…” quote by George Meredith
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““A tried stedfast woman is the one jewel of the sex. She points to her husband like the sunflower; her love illuminates him; she lives in him, for him; she testifies to his worth; she drags the world to his feet; she leads the chorus of his praises; she justifies him in his own esteem. Surely there is not on earth such beauty!””

George Meredith

About This Quote

Source Novel: 'The Egoist', 1879

A steadfast woman elevates her husband, embodying ideal feminine virtue and beauty.

In simple terms: A devoted woman uplifts her partner.

Key Takeaway

Celebrate supportive partnerships.

Themes

gender roles devotion beauty

Mood

admiring critical

Type

literary social

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • literary analysis
  • historical gender studies

Key Concepts

feminist critique marriage dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect modern relationships?
  • What defines a 'steadfast' partner today?
A Different Perspective

Idealization may ignore personal agency.

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