Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

Campaign behavior for wives: Always be on time. Do as little talking as humanly possible. Lean back in the parade car so everybody can see the president.

Campaign behavior for wives: Always be on time. Do as little

Summary

This quote emphasizes the traditional gender roles and expectations placed on wives during political campaigns. It suggests that wives should adopt a submissive and silent demeanor, serving as mere accessories to their husbands' political images. The instruction to be on time and minimize talking implies that women's presence is primarily for appearance rather than active participation or engaging in substantive discussions. The directive to lean back in the car symbolizes the importance of visibility, illustrating how wives are expected to enhance the president's public image by staying in the background and allowing the spotlight to be on him.

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