Marcus Fabius QuintilianusA Woman who is generous with her money is to be praised; not so, if she is generous with her person
About This Quote
This quote is an example of sexist thinking. It suggests that women are to be respected, not for their character or virtue, but only for how much money they have. This idea is reflected throughout the Bible, especially in the Old Testament. One of the most notorious passages is given in Proverbs 31:10-31, where King Solomon praises a woman for giving him “her ear” and advises her to buy him “a field with precious-stones.” Moreover, this idea is not uncommon in our day either, as many women are being praised less for being charitable and more for having large dowries to offer prospective husbands.
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