Il est plus facile d'etre amant que mari, par la raison qu'il est plus difficile d'avoir de l'esprit tous les jours que de dire de jolies choses de temps en temps.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being a lover is easier than being a husband because keeping wit daily is harder than occasional flattering words.
- In plain terms
- Staying witty daily is tougher than occasional compliments.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistent intellect matters more than occasional charm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a marriage sustainable?
- Is wit essential in partnership?
Another view
It stereotypes gender roles and undervalues partnership duties.
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