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“He stole horses' you'll say to yourself, 'and he didn't care for women; and but for my pride I'd have been with him now.” quote by Daphne du Maurier
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“He stole horses' you'll say to yourself, 'and he didn't care for women; and but for my pride I'd have been with him now.”

Daphne du Maurier

About This Quote

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

He cares for horses, not women; pride drives his choices.

In simple terms: Pride and selective care influence actions.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how pride shapes decisions.

Themes

pride gender animal care

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • animal welfare advocacy
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

character analysis social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does his pride reveal?
  • How does selective care affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Simplifies complex motivations.

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