Bears Quote by John Dryden
“Woman's honor is nice as ermine; it will not bear a soil.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Honour of Women”, 1680
A woman's reputation is fragile and cannot be sullied by earthly stains.
In simple terms: Honor is pure, cannot be dirtied.
Key Takeaway
Protect reputation.
Themes
honor
reputation
purity
Mood
solemn
thoughtful
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- courtship
- public life
- family matters
Key Concepts
social standing
gender expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we safeguard honor?
- What defines true integrity?
A Different Perspective
Societal standards can be harsh.
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)
