Breeding Quote by Margaret Mitchell
“I bare my soul and you are suspicious! No, Scarlett, this is a bona fide honorable declaration. I admit that it's not in the best of taste, coming at this time, but I have a very good excuse for my lack of breeding. I'm going away tomorrow for a long time and I fear that if I wait till I return you'll have married some one else with a little money. So I thought, why not me and my money? Really, Scarlett, I can't go all my life waiting to catch you between husbands.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gone with the Wind, 1936
A character confesses love and urgency, fearing loss of a partner to wealth and time.
In simple terms: Love confession with urgency and fear of losing a partner.
Key Takeaway
Act on love before circumstances change.
Themes
love
urgency
social status
Mood
passionate
anxious
Type
dramatic
romantic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- financial security
- long-distance separation
- marriage decisions
Key Concepts
romantic confession
class tension
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you risk vulnerability for love?
- How does wealth influence relationships?
A Different Perspective
Societal expectations may pressure genuine expression.
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