Marriage Quote by Mary Astell
“How can a Man respect his Wife when he has a contemptible Opinion of her and her Sex?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "A Serious Proposal to the Ladies", 1694
A woman should respect her husband only if she also respects herself and rejects demeaning views about women.
In simple terms: Respect requires mutual dignity.
Demand respect and reject contempt.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marital counseling
- education
- advocacy
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs limit mutual respect?
- How can couples foster equal esteem?
Contempt may stem from deeper societal biases.