Husband Quote by Oscar Wilde
““Because the husband is vile - should the wife be vile also?””
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
Questioning whether a spouse's immorality justifies a similar response.
In simple terms: Is badness contagious?
Key Takeaway
Consider moral consistency in relationships.
Themes
ethics
marriage
hypocrisy
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- marital counseling
- legal judgments
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- Can one remain virtuous despite a partner's flaws?
- What standards should guide personal conduct?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore context of individual agency.
![“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_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
