Misses! the tale that I relate This lesson seems to carry - Choose not alone a proper mate, But proper time to marry.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Choosing a life partner involves selecting both the right person and the right timing.
- In plain terms
- Picking a spouse requires finding the right fit and the right moment.
- What can you take from it?
- Timing matters as much as the choice when marrying.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes the timing right for marriage?
- Who is the right partner?
Another view
Sometimes love overrides timing and still leads to a happy marriage.
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