The reason why women effect so little and are so shallow is because their aims are low, marriage is the prize for which they strive; if foiled in that they rarely rise above disappointment.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women achieve little because their primary goal is marriage; failure leads to despair rather than growth.
- In plain terms
- If marriage is your only aim, failure will leave you with nothing else to strive for.
- What can you take from it?
- Set diverse goals beyond marriage to avoid disappointment and enable growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What goals define your life beyond relationships?
- How do you handle unmet expectations?
Another view
The quote overlooks structural barriers that limit women's opportunities regardless of aims.
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