Older woman Quote by Johanna Lindsey
““Lilly Marshall's girl?" Julie cut in. "Yes,and presently-your daughter-in-law." The older woman should have been bowled over, but Julie St. John did no more than set down her fork to ask in a somewhat aggrieved tone, "Which one married you?" "Your eldest. It was a brief ceremony performed at sea just last week." A big smile formed on her mother-in-law's face, shocking Rebecca. "I must say, girl, you have succeeded where all others have failed.I commend you!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Historical Romance, 1995
A woman’s cleverness wins approval and admiration, highlighting wit and social maneuvering in marriage.
In simple terms: Cleverness earns respect in marriage.
Key Takeaway
Use wit to navigate social expectations.
Themes
marriage
wit
social dynamics
approval
Mood
amused
hopeful
Type
romantic
advice
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- dating advice
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
gender roles
courtship rituals
communication strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor influence power in relationships?
- When is cleverness more effective than directness?
A Different Perspective
Wit may be misinterpreted as manipulation.
![“Prejudice against womenis many, many times intensified against older women. You are viewed not as an intellect but as a body… Astonishingly, even women's liberation has paid extraordinarily little attention to the older woman and to the fact that her job is limited because she is [older]. They say…” quote by Elinor Guggenheimer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6c/elinor-guggenheimer-105320_ageism_prejudice-against-womenis-many-many-time_70716.jpg)
![“It's all about being in control of myself as an older woman who lives alone, and it's all about how I am going to do what I have to do to be as strong as I can be and be confident that I can do what I need to do as an older person. [p. 62]” quote by Mary Catherine Bateson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/94e/mary-catherine-bateson-11582_age_it-s-all-about-being-in-control-of-mysel_17830.jpg)
