Quote by John Green

I was a bit of a Victorian Lady, fainting-wise.

I was a bit of a Victorian Lady, fainting-wise.

Summary

This quote suggests that the person speaking, likely a woman, used to faint frequently or easily. They describe themselves as being similar to a Victorian Lady in terms of their propensity for fainting. The Victorian era, known for its strict social conventions and expectations placed upon women, often portrayed them as delicate and prone to fainting fits. Therefore, the quoted individual is humorously acknowledging their own tendency to faint, possibly in a lighthearted and self-deprecating manner.

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