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.
To let friendship die away by negligence and silence is certainly not wise. It is voluntarily to throw away one of the greatest comforts of the weary pilgrimage.
Fly-fishing may be a very pleasant amusement; but angling or float fishing I can only compare to a stick and a string, with a worm at one end and a fool at the other.
When any anxiety or gloom of the mind takes hold of you, make it a rule not to publish it by complaining; but exert yourselves to hide it, and by endeavoring to hide it you drive it away.
A fishing rod is a stick with a hook at one end and a fool at the other.
It's not enough just to treat women well. We have to work to make sure all men treat women well.
It's hard to be the one always waiting. I mean, there's something to be said for the hero who charges off to battle, but when you get right down to it there's a whole story in who's left behind.
Sex is full of lies. The body tries to tell the truth. But, it's usually too battered with rules to be heard, and bound with pretenses so it can hardly move. We cripple ourselves with lies.
If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.
Whenever there is a conflict between being right and being kind, if possible, choose being kind.
Enemy images are the main reason conflicts don't get resolved.
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