An intelligent, energetic, educated woman cannot be kept in four walls - even satin-lined, diamond-studded walls - without discovering sooner or later that they are still a prison cell.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An educated woman will eventually feel trapped even in luxurious surroundings.
- In plain terms
- Smart women cannot stay confined.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom is essential for growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What feels like a prison to you?
- How does wealth relate to freedom?
Another view
Some women may find comfort or safety in domestic roles.
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