Books Quote by Roswell Field
![“...the sixth [eligible lady] perished miserably after returning to me one of my most cherished books with the leaves dog-eared and the binding cracked. For I hold with the greatest philosophers that she who maltreats a book will never make a good wife.” quote by Roswell Field](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e0/roswell-field-274657_books_the-sixth-eligible-lady-perished-miserab_789647.jpg)
““...the sixth [eligible lady] perished miserably after returning to me one of my most cherished books with the leaves dog-eared and the binding cracked. For I hold with the greatest philosophers that she who maltreats a book will never make a good wife.””
About This Quote
A warning that mistreating books reflects a deeper flaw in character, suggesting such behavior predicts poor marital suitability.
In simple terms: Bad treatment of books signals a flawed partner.
Key Takeaway
Respect objects and relationships alike.
Themes
literature
marriage
character
respect
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
advisory
Type
cultural
relationship
When to use this quote
- reading habits
- spousal selection
- personal development
Key Concepts
cultural criticism
relationship advice
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do material habits reflect personal values?
- How can we foster respect for knowledge?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may be overly simplistic.
