Quote by Washington Irving

A woman's whole life is a history of the affections. The heart is her world: it is there her ambition strives for empire; it is there her avarice seeks for hidden treasures. She sends forth her sympathies on adventure; she embarks her whole soul on the traffic of affection; and if shipwrecked, her case is hopeless -- for it is a bankruptcy of the heart.

A woman's whole life is a history of the affections. The hea

Summary

This quote suggests that a woman's experiences and purpose in life revolve around her emotional connections. Her heart is central to her ambitions, desires, and attachments, driving her actions and pursuits. When she invests her emotions and love into others, it is like setting sail on a journey, and if those relationships fail, her emotional well-being crumbles. In this context, a "bankruptcy of the heart" implies an irrevocable loss or devastation, where she is left with a profound emotional emptiness and hopelessness.

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By Washington Irving

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