Marriage Quote by William Shakespeare
““fellow almost damn'd in a fair wife; That never set a squadron in the field, Nor the division of a battle knows More than a spinster; unless the bookish theoric, Wherein the toged consuls can propose As masterly as he: mere””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, 1594
A character compares himself to a spinster, suggesting his lack of military experience makes him less knowledgeable than a woman.
In simple terms: He feels inadequate compared to a woman’s knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Value diverse experiences over traditional hierarchies.
Themes
gender roles
self-doubt
knowledge comparison
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- personal reflection
- education
Key Concepts
feminist critique
identity
selfesteem
Questions to Reflect On
- What non-traditional experiences have shaped your expertise?
- How can we redefine competence beyond gendered norms?
A Different Perspective
Self-assessment can be distorted by societal expectations.
![“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)
