Being loved Quote by Margaret Fuller
“I have urged on woman independence of man, not that I do not think the sexes mutually needed by one another, but because in woman this fact has led to an excessive devotion, which has cooled love, degraded marriage and prevented it her sex from being what it should be to itself or the other. I wish woman to live, first for God's sake. Then she will not take what is not fit for her from a sense of weakness and poverty. Then if she finds what she needs in man embodied, she will know how to love and be worthy of being loved.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Woman and the Social Order, 1845
Fuller argues that women should be independent, not overly devoted to men, to preserve love and marriage, urging women to seek self‑worth and divine purpose.
In simple terms: Women need independence to maintain healthy love and marriage.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal purpose before relying on others.
Themes
gender equality
spirituality
marriage
self‑worth
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- women’s education
- faith communities
- personal development
Key Concepts
feminism
theology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does independence mean for you in relationships?
- How can love thrive without excessive devotion?
A Different Perspective
Her view may overlook mutual interdependence in relationships.
