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“As Unto the bow the the cord is , So unto the man is woman; Though she bends him, she obeys him, Though she draws him , yet she follows: Useless each without the other.” quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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“As Unto the bow the the cord is , So unto the man is woman; Though she bends him, she obeys him, Though she draws him , yet she follows: Useless each without the other.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

About This Quote

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

The quote likens a bow and its cord to a man and a woman, suggesting each is useless without the other despite their differing roles.

In simple terms: Man and woman need each other despite differences.

Key Takeaway

Value mutual dependence.

Themes

relationships gender roles interdependence

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

aphilosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • team projects
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

symbolism metaphor balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we recognize each other's essential contributions?
  • What happens when one partner feels subordinate?
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