Accounts Quote by Julia Ward Howe
“In Virgil's account of the good housewife, who rises early in order to measure out the work of the household, and in Solomon's description of the thrifty woman of his time, one sees the value set upon feminine industry and economy in times far removed from our own.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Woman's Treasury, 1883 (essay)
Historical texts praised industrious women, showing long-standing value of female labor and thrift.
In simple terms: Women’s work has always been valued.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor women’s contributions.
Themes
gender
economy
history
labor
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
historical
social
When to use this quote
- family budgeting
- entrepreneurship
- historical research
Key Concepts
female industry
thrift
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons can we apply today?
- How to support women’s economic roles?
A Different Perspective
Modern contexts differ from ancient examples.
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