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“If I have an antipathy for any class of people, it is for fine ladies. I almost match my Husband's detestation of partridge-shooting gentlemen.” quote by Jane Welsh Carlyle
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“If I have an antipathy for any class of people, it is for fine ladies. I almost match my Husband's detestation of partridge-shooting gentlemen.”

Jane Welsh Carlyle

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Letters of Jane Welsh Carlyle, 1850s

She expresses a strong dislike for refined women, comparable to her husband's disdain for certain hunters.

In simple terms: She dislikes fine ladies as much as her husband dislikes some gentlemen.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and question personal biases.

Themes

social class gender prejudice personal taste

Mood

reflective critical ironic

Type

observational personal

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • social gatherings
  • family events
  • personal reflections

Key Concepts

classism gender bias social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we form strong dislikes toward specific groups?
  • How can we challenge inherited prejudices?
A Different Perspective

Her statement may be rooted in personal experience rather than universal truth.

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