Marriage Quote by Oscar Wilde
““I don't care about the London season! It is too matrimonial. People are either hunting for husbands, or hiding from them.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
Wilde mocks the social pressure on women to marry, portraying the season as a matchmaking arena.
In simple terms: Marriage pressure is seen as a social game.
Key Takeaway
Question the expectations placed on women.
Themes
society
gender
marriage
expectations
Mood
wry
satirical
Type
observational
social commentary
When to use this quote
- dating
- family gatherings
- career planning
- social events
Key Concepts
Victorian social norms
courtship rituals
Questions to Reflect On
- How do modern social events influence relationship expectations?
- What alternatives exist to traditional matchmaking?
A Different Perspective
The quote overlooks women's agency beyond marriage.
![“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)
