Kevin Kwan

I know an elderly society matron in Singapore who would rather walk in the scorching sun for blocks on end rather than have her chauffeur drive into the Central Business District at peak hour and pay the $1.50 surcharge.

Singaporean Novelist

Nick Earls

I grew up in a family full of strong women. A great aunt on my mother's side had been a matron on a hospital ship in World War II, and one on my father's side had served in the Women's Royal Naval Service.

Australian Novelist

Kate Williams

Eighteenth-century matrons would have never have dreamed of appointing a redhaired wet nurse for their precious offspring - redheads passed on their horrible characters through their milk.

British Historian

Andrew Lansley

Go to any hospital, you'll find wards that are run by senior nurses with matrons. The point is do they have the power, do they have the responsibility inside the hospital?

British Politician

Paula Pell

I was half Catskills comedian, half 1800s matron.

American Writer

William McFee

Fear, born of that stern matron, Responsibility.

Used for a woman whose presence commands respect, often due to age or societal position.

Social Respect

Suggests the woman is beyond her youth and has a sense of wisdom or life experience.

Maturity Implication

Indicates that the woman referred to is married, although this may be assumed rather than confirmed.

Marital Status

Conveys the idea of a woman with responsibility and authority, often in institutional settings.

Authority Figure

Implies that the matron has a role in enforcing rules and maintaining discipline.

Disciplinary Role

Despite their authoritative role, matrons can also provide care and support, especially in medical settings.

Caring Presence

 the reason for me starting in photography was the fact that I really fell in love with matron suite and I'm still loved I mean every every spring I

Matron