It's hard to find a good man, but it's good to find a hard one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finds value in men who are both scarce and physically capable.
- In plain terms
- Good men are rare but strong ones are good to find.
- What can you take from it?
- Value partners who are capable and hard to get.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value in partners?
- How do you measure compatibility?
Another view
It conflates physical traits with overall worth.
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