Allowance Quote by Margaret Cavendish
“For I, hearing my Lord's estate amongst many more estates was to be sold, and that the wives of the owners should have an allowance therefrom, it gave me hopes I should receive a benefit thereby.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Private correspondence, 1665
The speaker hopes that selling estates will provide financial support for wives, reflecting reliance on property transactions for livelihood.
In simple terms: Selling estates may fund wives’ allowances.
Seek fair financial arrangements.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- estate sales
- family budgeting
- legal reforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist for women's financial security?
- How do property laws impact gender equity?
Assumes wives lack independent income.