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“For a man wins nothing better than a good wife, and then again nothing deadlier than a bad one.” quote by Hesiod
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“For a man wins nothing better than a good wife, and then again nothing deadlier than a bad one.”

Hesiod

About This Quote

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

A good wife brings great benefit; a bad one brings great harm.

In simple terms: A good spouse is a blessing; a bad one a curse.

Key Takeaway

Choose partners wisely.

Themes

marriage family virtue fortune choice

Mood

philosophical timeless cautionary

Type

advice cultural

When to use this quote

  • arranged marriages
  • modern dating
  • family counseling
  • inheritance disputes

Key Concepts

Greek ethics domestic harmony gender roles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities define a good partner for you?
  • How do cultural expectations shape marital choices?
A Different Perspective

Historical context differs from modern relationships.

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