Chauvanism Quote by Judith Merkle Riley
““He didn't want to puff her up. Puffed-up women are one of the original sources of trouble in the world. If anyone knew that, it was he. He counted it as one of his duties to mankind to keep women from puffing themselves up, though it had been a most monumental duty in his own marriage. A job requiring a hero. It was one of those things that God, being male, questioned you about before you were let into heaven, and he was proud to say that he hadn't neglected it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Life and Times of the Wicked, 1995
The speaker sees it as his moral duty to prevent women from becoming arrogant, viewing humility as a heroic, even divine, responsibility.
In simple terms: He believes keeping women humble is a noble task.
Key Takeaway
Promote humility and self-awareness.
Themes
humility
gender roles
morality
heroism
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
social commentary
humorous
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- leadership training
- personal development
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
ego
social expectations
virtue
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility differ from oppression?
- What responsibilities do we have toward others' self-perception?
A Different Perspective
May overlook women's agency and reinforce sexist stereotypes.
