Marriage Quote by Oscar Wilde
““But she would have soon found out that you were absolutely indifferent to her. And when a woman finds that out about her husband, she either becomes dreadfully dowdy, or wears very smart bonnets that some other woman's husband has to pay for.””
About This Quote
Source Play: An Ideal Husband, Oscar Wilde, 1895
A woman's discovery of her husband's indifference leads her to either become dowdy or wear ostentatious bonnets, highlighting social pressures on women to mask marital dissatisfaction.
In simple terms: Women respond to neglect with either resignation or flashy displays.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address emotional neglect directly.
Themes
marriage
gender roles
social expectation
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
theatrical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- marital conflict
- social gatherings
- fashion choices
Key Concepts
emotional neglect
performance
status symbols
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might someone choose conspicuousness over quiet disappointment?
- How do societal expectations shape personal coping?
A Different Perspective
Relying on appearance can conceal deeper issues.
![“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)
