To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it.
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He that has not got a wife is not yet a complete man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that marriage is essential for a man's completeness and fulfillment.
Benjamin Franklin's quote implies that having a spouse is a crucial aspect of a man's identity and personal development. It reflects the belief that partnerships in marriage offer companionship, support, and a sense of wholeness that contributes significantly to a man's journey through life.
Themes
MarriageManhoodPartnershipCompanionshipIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a wedding toast to emphasize the importance of partnership.
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I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.
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