Husband Quote by John Webster
“Poor maids have more lovers than husbands.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Duchess of Malfi, 1612
The quote suggests that maids, being less bound by marriage, have more lovers than their husbands.
In simple terms: Maids have more lovers than husbands.
Key Takeaway
Question societal double standards about gender and sexuality.
Themes
gender roles
sexuality
double standards
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical drama
- modern gender discourse
- relationship dynamics
Key Concepts
matriarchal critique
social hypocrisy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do power imbalances affect relationships?
- What does this say about gender expectations?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex social dynamics.
![“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)
