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He smiled, recapturing her hand. “A very wise woman once…

“He smiled, recapturing her hand. “A very wise woman once told me—you just go on. I’ve never encountered any good advice that didn’t boil down to that, in the end. Not even my father’s.” I want to be with you always, so you can make me laugh myself well.” quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
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““He smiled, recapturing her hand. “A very wise woman once told me—you just go on. I’ve never encountered any good advice that didn’t boil down to that, in the end. Not even my father’s.” I want to be with you always, so you can make me laugh myself well.””

Lois McMaster Bujold

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

Wisdom lies in simple perseverance; love and humor sustain relationships.

In simple terms: Simple advice: keep going, love, laugh.

Key Takeaway

Embrace perseverance, love, humor.

Themes

relationships wisdom humor

Mood

warm reflective

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • parenting
  • friendship maintenance

Key Concepts

perseverance love laughter

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does perseverance become stubbornness?
  • How to balance humor with seriousness?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on simple advice may ignore complexity.

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