Better die an old maid, sister, than marry the wrong man.

Billy Sunday
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This is a common saying, often used to express the idea that the best choice for a woman is to be an old maid. The idea can be traced back to the early 20th century when women were expected to be home-bound and take on no more than an average role in society. A woman’s voice on the radio was one of the only forms of entertainment available, and it was considered inappropriate for women to talk about politics or current events. Since women were seen as less educated and not as smart as men, it was also considered improper for them to argue about such things. Even in our own time, some people still think of older women as “old maids” and we often hear phrases like “old maid school” or “old maid friends.”

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