Who said “It is well within the order of things that man should listen when his mate sings; but…”?

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Anna Wickham. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"The Affinity", st. 4, in The Contemplative Quarry (London, 1915), p. 16

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“It is well within the order of things that man should listen when his mate sings; but the true male never yet walked who liked to listen when his mate talked.”
— Anna Wickham
Verified"The Affinity", st. 4, in The Contemplative Quarry (London, 1915), p. 16 · evidenceMen and Women

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Wickham, A. (n.d.). It is well within the order of things that man should listen when his mate sings; but the true male never yet walked who liked to listen when his mate talked. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/29021-it-is-well-within-the-order-of-things/

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Wickham, Anna. “It is well within the order of things that man should listen when his mate sings; but the true male never yet walked who liked to listen when his mate talked.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/29021-it-is-well-within-the-order-of-things/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Wickham, Anna. “It is well within the order of things that man should listen when his mate sings; but the true male never yet walked who liked to listen when his mate talked.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/29021-it-is-well-within-the-order-of-things/.

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