The measure of woman's distaste for any part of her life lies not in the loudness of her lamentations (these are only an attempt to buy a martyr's crown at a reduced price) but in her persistent pursuit of that occupation of which she never ceases to complain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crisp claims women show distaste not by complaining loudly but by staying in jobs they hate.
- In plain terms
- Women show they dislike life not by loud complaints but by staying in jobs they complain about.
- What can you take from it?
- Action reflects true attitude more than words.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do actions show that words hide?
- Why stay in hated jobs?
Another view
It blames women for staying and ignores systemic barriers.
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