Rudyard KiplingWhat is a woman that you forsake her And the hearth fire and the home acre To go with that old grey widow-maker?
About This Quote
This quote is a wonderful example of the irony that is found in many of the legends, myths, and folktales. The old grey widow-maker is an old woman who was always complaining about her husband’s absence. This woman seemed to be so concerned with her husband’s absence that she would rather sit around and complain than get married to someone else. This quote also shows how important it is to have a family.
Having a family at home gives you the opportunity to grow, learn, and become better. Just like this woman did not want to go with the old grey widow-maker because that would be leaving her husband behind, people today should not give up their families for somebody or something that does not bring them happiness.
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