Marriage Quote by Patrick Rothfuss
““Seven things has Lady Lackless Keeps them underneath her black dress One a ring that’s not for wearing One a sharp word, not for swearing Right beside her husband’s candle There’s a door without a handle In a box, no lid or locks Lackless keeps her husband’s rocks There’s a secret she’s been keeping She’s been dreaming and not sleeping On a road, that’s not for traveling Lackless likes her riddle raveling.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, 2007
A cryptic riddle describing a woman’s hidden secrets and power, using metaphorical objects and actions.
In simple terms: A woman hides many secrets and power.
Key Takeaway
Notice hidden motives and layers.
Themes
mystery
secrets
power
identity
riddles
Mood
intrigued
curious
Type
literary
enigmatic
When to use this quote
- relationship dynamics
- literary analysis
- character study
- interpretive reading
Key Concepts
symbolism
psychology
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does each object symbolize?
- How does the riddle reflect her character?
A Different Perspective
The riddle may be intentionally ambiguous, leaving meaning open to speculation.
![“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-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
