Common sense (which, in truth, is very uncommon) is the best sense I know of: abide by it; it will counsel you best.
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A man must have a good share of wit himself to endure a great share in another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
To effectively support or be with someone else, one must possess a level of humor and understanding themselves.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal resilience and humor in maintaining relationships. It suggests that in order to endure the complexities and burdens of another person's experience, an individual must possess their own sense of wit and strength. This highlights the need for self-awareness and emotional fortitude when engaging deeply with others.
Themes
WitEndureRelationshipsHumorUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a wedding, one could reference this quote to emphasize the importance of humor in a relationship.
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