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“Plain women are always jealous of their husbands. Beautiful women never are. They are always so occupied with being jealous of other women's husbands.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“Plain women are always jealous of their husbands. Beautiful women never are. They are always so occupied with being jealous of other women's husbands.”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Women who are plain tend to be jealous of their husbands, whereas beautiful women are occupied elsewhere and not jealous.

In simple terms: Plain women feel jealous of husbands; beautiful women are not.

Key Takeaway

Avoid jealousy by focusing on personal growth.

Themes

jealousy beauty gender

Mood

critical observational

Type

social psychological

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • self‑help workshops
  • relationship advice
  • personal development

Key Concepts

social comparison self‑esteem

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people compare themselves to others?
  • How can one cultivate self‑confidence without envy?
A Different Perspective

Generalizations may reinforce stereotypes.

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