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“A woman well bred and well taught, furnished with the additional accomplishments of knowledge and behaviour, is a creature without comparison. Her society is the emblem of sublimer enjoyments, her person is angelic, and her conversation heavenly. She is all softness and sweetness, peace, love…” quote by Daniel Defoe
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“A woman well bred and well taught, furnished with the additional accomplishments of knowledge and behaviour, is a creature without comparison. Her society is the emblem of sublimer enjoyments, her person is angelic, and her conversation heavenly. She is all softness and sweetness, peace, love, wit, and delight. She is every way suitable to the sublimest wish, and the man that has such a one to his portion, has nothing to do but to rejoice in her, and be thankful.”

Daniel Defoe

About This Quote

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

A truly cultivated woman embodies knowledge, grace, and virtue, making her an ideal companion and source of joy for a man.

In simple terms: A refined woman is wise, graceful, and delightful.

Key Takeaway

Value and cherish a cultivated partner.

Themes

virtue grace companionship love gratitude

Mood

admiring hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • courtship
  • social gatherings
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

feminine ideal social refinement emotional fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define a cultivated partner today?
  • What qualities matter most in a relationship?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing women may ignore individual differences and modern gender roles.

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