The last thing a woman will consent to discover in a man whom she loves, or on whom she simply depends, is want of courage.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women who love or depend on a man cannot tolerate discovering he lacks courage.
- In plain terms
- A man needs courage to keep the trust of the woman he loves or depends on.
- What can you take from it?
- Courage is essential for maintaining respect in close relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What other qualities sustain trust in a relationship?
- Does depend always mean bravery in all contexts?
Another view
This view assumes courage is the only trait that matters to women.
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