I'll woo her as the lion wooes his brides.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker intends to pursue a woman with the same boldness and confidence a a lion shows to his mates.
- In plain terms
- He will court her boldly like a lion.
- What can you take from it?
- Approach romance with confidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does confidence look like in relationships?
- Is boldness always effective?
Another view
Comparing a human courtship to animal behavior can seem overly aggressive.
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