Woman Virtue Quote by Rudyard Kipling
““When a man does good work out of all proportion to his pay, in seven cases out of nine there is a woman at the back of the virtue. The two exceptions must have suffered from sunstroke.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Song of the English” (1900)
Excessive effort beyond pay often hides a woman's influence, except when she is absent due to illness.
In simple terms: Hard work may be driven by unseen support.
Recognize hidden contributors.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- office projects
- creative collaborations
- family chores
- community initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who supports you unseen?
- How does credit affect motivation?
Assumes a gendered pattern that may not apply universally.