A sweeter woman ne'er drew breath Than my sonne's wife, Elizabeth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker praises his daughter-in-law as the sweetest woman he has ever known.
- In plain terms
- The speaker says his son's wife is the sweetest woman ever.
- What can you take from it?
- Genuine praise honors the character of family.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you praise openly?
- How do you honor loved ones?
Another view
Personal affection may not be objective to outsiders.
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