Let still woman take An elder than herself: so wears she…
“Let still woman take An elder than herself: so wears she to him, So sways she level in her husband's heart, For, boy, however we do praise ourselves, Our fancies are more giddy and unfirm, More longing, wavering, sooner to be lost and warn, Than women's are.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A woman older than a man can influence his emotions, while men's desires are fickle and unstable, making women's feelings more steadfast.
In simple terms: Older women affect men; men's wishes are unstable.
Key Takeaway
Value steady emotional bonds over fleeting desires.
Themes
love
gender dynamics
emotional stability
relationships
human nature
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- interpersonal conflict
- self‑reflection
- relationship advice
Key Concepts
psychology
social influence
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do age and experience shape emotional influence?
- What steadies a relationship beyond fleeting desires?
A Different Perspective
Men's fickle desires can undermine trust in relationships.