Away from home Quote by Terry Pratchett
“And what are you doing on it, I would like to know? Running away from home, yesno? If you were a boy I'd say are you going to seek your fortune?" "Can't girls seek their fortune?" "I think they're supposed to seek a boy with a fortune.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, unspecified title
The quote humorously questions gender expectations about seeking fortune and roles in relationships.
In simple terms: It jokes about men and women looking for wealth or partners.
Key Takeaway
Question societal norms about gender and ambition.
Themes
gender roles
relationships
humor
societal expectations
Mood
playful
ironic
thoughtful
Type
satirical
conversational
cultural critique
When to use this quote
- dating
- career planning
- personal ambition
- cross‑cultural expectations
Key Concepts
satire
gender dynamics
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do gender expectations shape personal goals?
- What alternative narratives exist for seeking fortune?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex social dynamics and ignore individual agency.
![“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)
