Only as far as a man is happily married to himself is he fit for married life and family life in general.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-contentment and self-acceptance are prerequisites for healthy relationships and family life.
- In plain terms
- You must be happy with yourself before you can be happy with others.
- What can you take from it?
- Achieve self-happiness first to succeed in relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you content with who you are today?
- How does your relationship with yourself affect your partners?
Another view
Some argue relationships help people learn self-acceptance rather than requiring it first.
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