For my peculiar face, I look best when I look as though I'm not wearing make-up.
Lauren BacallRead
The big rule is that you must never get mixed up with a married man - never even look sideways at another woman's fella. Boy, I really was terrific at obeying that rule, wasn't I?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of respecting boundaries in relationships, particularly regarding fidelity.
Lauren Bacall's quote reflects on the significance of maintaining respect within romantic relationships by avoiding involvement with someone who is already committed to another. It touches upon the idea that honoring the relationships of others is a crucial guideline in navigating personal connections.
Themes
RelationshipsFidelityRespectBoundariesCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on relationship ethics at a seminar.
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Well, the people I've known I must say are extraordinary. When I think about some of them, I can't believe that I knew them all. And I think the reason I knew most of them at the beginning was because they were of Bogie's generation, 25 years my senior, not mine. But they were the most talented people of all.
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