The phrase “best of wives and best of women” is a line from the song “The Vicar of Bray” by English poet and playwright William Makepeace Thackeray. The song was first published in 1840 and quickly became popular, both in England and abroad. The phrase itself has come to be used as a proverb to describe a woman who is both a good wife and a good person.
There are many reasons why a woman might be considered the “best of wives.” She may be kind, compassionate, and supportive. She may be a good listener and a good communicator. She may be a hard worker and a good provider. She may be a good mother and a good role model for her children.
