Marriage Quote by Renee Ahdieh
““Never mind that it was not what she wanted. Never mind that there was so much left to see and learn and do. She’d been raised for a purpose. A foolish one at that - to be the wife of an important man when she could easily have been something else. Something more.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born” by Renee Ahdieh, 2020
She feels trapped by societal expectations, yearning for a more authentic purpose.
In simple terms: She feels trapped by expectations, wants more.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic purpose beyond imposed roles.
Themes
identity
gender roles
self‑discovery
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- personal growth
- relationship dynamics
Key Concepts
feminist theory
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines your true purpose?
- How can you break free from imposed roles?
A Different Perspective
The quote reflects a specific character’s view, not universal.
![“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)
