They did nothing but talk talk talk eat eat eat It was the women's fault Women made civilization impossible with all their charm all their silliness The quote is derived from Virginia Woolf's - novel To the Lighthouse It reflects the author's exploration of gender roles and societal expectations during the early th century In quotes talk talk talk describes women's engagement in endless conversations It describes the societal norm of women like Mrs Ramsay who expect to maintain polite conversation It illustrates women pressured to be friendly and pleasant The phrase eat eat eat emphasizes the role of women as caretakers and providers in the domestic sphere They are traditionally responsible for meal preparation ensuring their families are well-fed Moreover the phrase It was the women's fault describes a negative attitude toward women It tells about the meaningless activities of women consciously or unknowingly Women perform some activities unsuitable