Marriage Quote by Jane Austen
““As it was impossible however now to prevent their coming, Lady Middleton resigned herself to the idea of it, with all the philosophy of a well bred woman, contenting herself with merely giving her husband a gentle reprimand on the subject five or six times a day.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Persuasion, 1817
A lady accepts an inevitable situation with composure, using polite criticism to manage her husband's behavior.
In simple terms: She calmly tolerates and subtly corrects her husband.
Key Takeaway
Use gentle, consistent communication to influence behavior.
Themes
patience
politeness
marriage
self‑control
Mood
thoughtful
observational
Type
literary
social
When to use this quote
- marital counseling
- conflict resolution
- personal boundaries
- teaching etiquette
Key Concepts
social norms
gender roles
communication strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- Is subtle criticism effective in your relationships?
- How do you balance patience with assertiveness?
A Different Perspective
Repeated gentle reprimands may not change deep habits.
![“Everybody is taken in at some period or another. [...] In marriage especially. [...] There is not one in a hundred of either sex, who is not taken in when they marry. Look where I will, I see that it is so; and I feel that it must be so, when I consider that it is, of all transactions, the one in…” quote by Jane Austen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/37a/jane-austen-39_marriage_everybody-is-taken-in-at-some-period-or_7175.jpg)
![“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-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
