I freely chose the kind of life I led because I was convinced that a woman has as much right as a man to live the way she does if she does no actual harm to society.
Mae WestRead
Kiss and make up-but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that resolving conflicts is important, but overdoing it can complicate things further.
Mae West highlights the importance of reconciliation in relationships through the playful analogy of kissing and makeup. While it implies that making amends is essential after disagreements, it also warns that excessive effort to improve or 'beautify' a situation can lead to undesired outcomes, indicating a balance is necessary when navigating personal connections.
Themes
KissMakeupRelationshipsConflictReconciliation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about resolving arguments in relationships.
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