"A woman's life is not perfect or whole till she has added herself to a husband. Nor is a man's life perfect or whole till he has added to himself a wife"
- Anthony Trollope
About this Quote
In this quote, Anthony Trollope is revealing the social expectation that a female's life is not finish until she is wed to an other half, and a guy's life is not complete until he is wed to a spouse. This idea suggests that marriage is needed for both males and females to achieve a sense of fulfillment and wholeness in their lives. Trollope's use of the word "included" suggests that marital relationship is viewed as an addition or enhancement to one's life, rather than a partnership of equals. This quote reflects the conventional gender roles and expectations placed on people in society during Trollope's time.
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