I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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It's not beauty but fine qualities, my girl, that keep a husband.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love and partnership are based on character and virtues rather than physical appearance.
In this quote, Euripides emphasizes that a lasting marriage is built on the inner qualities of a person, such as kindness, integrity, and shared values, rather than superficial attributes like beauty. The message highlights the importance of character and essential qualities in sustaining a loving and meaningful relationship over time.
Themes
RelationshipsLoveQualitiesMarriageInner Beauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to highlight the significance of character in a marriage.
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