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used to imply women live luxuriously in England, while horses are mistreated and overworked, and domestic servants lead a challenging life
ProverbWhat is the origin of the proverb "England is the paradise of women, the hell of horses and the purgatory of servants" and when to use it?
The origin of the proverb "England is the paradise of women, the hell of horses and the purgatory of servants" is attributed to the 18th-century French writer and philosopher Montesquieu. He made this observation during his travels in England, commenting on the social conditions of the time. The proverb suggests that England treated women better than other European countries, but that horses were poorly treated, and servants had difficult lives. Today, it reflects the social inequalities of that era but is seen as outdated in the context of modern views on equality.
