Nothing flatters a man as much as the happiness of his wife; he is always proud of himself as the source of it.
Interpretation
A man's pride often stems from the happiness he brings to his wife.
This quote reflects the idea that a man's sense of self-worth is deeply connected to the happiness and well-being of his partner. When a wife is happy, it not only brings joy to the relationship but also reinforces the man's identity as a provider and source of that happiness, thus boosting his pride and sense of accomplishment.
In practice
This quote could be used at a wedding toast to emphasize the importance of mutual happiness in a marriage.
To be of no church is dangerous. Religion, of which the rewards are distant, and which is animated only by faith and hope, will glide by degrees out of the mind unless it be invigorated and reimpressed by external ordinances, by stated calls to worship, and the salutary influence of example.
He that reads and grows no wiser seldom suspects his own deficiency, but complains of hard words and obscure sentences, and asks why books are written which cannot be understood.
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A fishing rod is a stick with a hook at one end and a fool at the other.
A good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution.
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Somebody's little girl- how easy it is to make a sob story over who she once was and who she now is.
Through Mary, we come to her Son more easily.
Don't keep a man guessing too long - he's sure to find the answer somewhere else.
Take the pencil and write under my name, 'I forgive her.
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