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O loving woman, man's fulfillment, sweet, Completing him…

“O loving woman, man's fulfillment, sweet, Completing him not otherwise complete! How void and useless the sad remnant left Were he of her, his nobler part, bereft.” quote by Abraham Coles
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“O loving woman, man's fulfillment, sweet, Completing him not otherwise complete! How void and useless the sad remnant left Were he of her, his nobler part, bereft.”

Abraham Coles

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A woman's love completes a man, making him whole; without her, he feels empty and useless.

In simple terms: Love completes a man; without her he feels empty.

Key Takeaway

Value partnership and emotional support.

Themes

love completion identity dependence

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • long-term relationships
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

romantic ideal selfhood social roles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love shape personal identity?
  • Can fulfillment be achieved alone?
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