For silence and a chaste reserve is woman's genuine praise, and to remain quiet within the house

For silence and a chaste reserve is woman's genuine praise, and to remain quiet within the house

In the ancient Greek society depicted in Euripides' plays, women were expected to embody qualities such as silence and chaste reserve. These qualities were seen as essential for a woman to be considered virtuous and respectable. The quote "For silence and a chaste reserve is woman's genuine praise, and to remain quiet within the house" encapsulates the societal expectations placed on women during that time.