Friend Quote by Vera Brittain
“Meek wifehood is no part of my profession; / I am your friend, but never your possession.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, possibly wartime poetry
Advocates for equality, rejecting ownership in relationships and emphasizing friendship over possession.
In simple terms: Friendship, not ownership.
Key Takeaway
Respect autonomy in relationships.
Themes
equality
friendship
autonomy
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- friendship dynamics
- gender equality
- relationship advice
Key Concepts
feminist thought
personal boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance intimacy with independence?
- What societal norms reinforce possession?
A Different Perspective
May overlook power imbalances in societal structures.
![“I wouldn't mind gigging around the same era as Jesus, after he gives his speech about the meek and how blessed they are and all that type of bullshit, going up there and doing a flat 20 [minutes]. I reckon I'd have better stagecraft and presence than Jesus. Yea, I'm a better stand-up comedian than…” quote by Jim Jefferies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0fb/jim-jefferies-8092_blessed_i-wouldn-t-mind-gigging-around-the-same_24477.jpg)
![“[I] wondered if he was looking up at that same moon, far away, and thinking of me as I was thinking of him.” quote by Vera Brittain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b3f/vera-brittain-12183_looking_i-wondered-if-he-was-looking-up-at-that_455225.jpg)
