The householder must always please his wife with money…
“The householder must always please his wife with money, clothes, love and faith and never do anything to disturb her. That man who has succeeded in getting the love of a chaste wife has succeeded in his religion and has all the virtues.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A husband should fulfill his wife’s material and emotional needs, and doing so reflects true religious virtue.
In simple terms: Provide for wife’s needs; it shows virtue.
Key Takeaway
Balance love and duty.
Themes
marriage
religion
virtue
Mood
respectful
traditional
Type
philosophical
cultural
When to use this quote
- Family counseling
- marital advice
- spiritual teachings
Key Concepts
duty
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret this today?
- What defines a virtuous partnership?
A Different Perspective
Modern views on gender roles differ.