Marriage Quote by Lead Belly
“An'he taken him to de white house. He was six weeks a-pickin. Lordy, your wife an'my wife, Oh, they give a feather pickin'”
About This Quote
A humorous, colloquial expression reflecting the speaker's surprise and admiration for someone who has quickly risen to a prominent position, using playful language and regional dialect.
In simple terms: Surprised by rapid success
Key Takeaway
Unexpected achievement can be sudden
Themes
humor
social mobility
regional dialect
surprise
celebration
Mood
playful
astonished
celebratory
Type
anecdote
folk lyric
humorous remark
When to use this quote
- receiving an unexpected promotion
- celebrating a friend's success
- discussing rapid career advancement
- telling a folk story
Key Concepts
status
achievement
language
Practical Applications
- motivational speaking
- cultural storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about perceptions of merit?
- How does dialect shape the story?
![“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)
