Quote by Jane Austen

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered as the rightful property of someone or other of their daughters.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in

Summary

This quote from Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice satirically addresses the prevailing societal expectation that wealthy single men must inevitably desire marriage. Austen suggests that, regardless of his personal feelings or intentions, a wealthy man is automatically seen as a desirable prospect by the families in the vicinity. This alludes to the societal pressure women faced during that time period to find a suitable partner, highlighting the emphasis placed on wealth and social status in the pursuit of marriage.

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Men Marriage Women Bachelorhood Classics Possessiveness Single Men Wives

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