My bride is here... because my equal is here, and my likeness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marriage is presented as a union of equals rather than hierarchy.
- In plain terms
- I marry my equal and match.
- What can you take from it?
- Partnership requires mutual equality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a good partner?
- Is equality possible in marriage?
Another view
It assumes equality is the ideal for all relationships.
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