Quote by Samuel Johnson

A woman of fortune being used the handling of money, spends it judiciously; but a woman who gets the command of money for the first time upon her marriage, has such a gust in spending it, that she throws it away with great profusion

A woman of fortune being used the handling of money, spends

Summary

This quote highlights the difference in attitudes towards money between women who are accustomed to handling wealth and those who come into money for the first time through marriage. A woman of fortune who is accustomed to managing money tends to spend it wisely and carefully. However, a woman who suddenly gains access to wealth through her marriage often gets caught up in the excitement and indulges in extravagant spending without much concern for consequences. The quote implies that with lack of experience and sudden wealth, impulsiveness can lead to wastefulness.

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Money Marriage Women

By Samuel Johnson

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