Drei Dinge sind bei Hofe unentbehrlich: Gesunde Beine, ein geschmeidiger Rucken und eine glatte Zunge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kotzebue lists three essential court qualities: healthy legs, flexible back, and smooth tongue.
- In plain terms
- Good health, physical grace, and eloquence are vital at court.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain fitness and communication skills.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which quality is most overlooked?
- How can you develop each?
Another view
Other traits like knowledge and integrity are also crucial.
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Die liebenswurdigste der Frauen wird immer auch die schonste sein.
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Permalink to quote #4 Es gibt noch ein anderes, besseres Leben.
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