--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Well now, I'd rather have you than a…" description: "\"Well now, I'd rather have you than a dozen boys, Anne,' said Matthew patting her hand. 'Just mind you that — rather than a dozen boys. Well now, I gues..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1d/anonymous-1_boys_well-now-i-d-rather-have-you-than-a-doze_1336107.jpg" --- # Well now, I'd rather have you than a dozen boys, Anne,'… ![“Well now, I'd rather have you than a dozen boys, Anne,' said Matthew patting her hand. 'Just mind you that — rather than a dozen boys. Well now, I guess it wasn't a boy that took the Avery scholarship, was it? It was a girl — my girl — my girl that I'm proud of.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1d/anonymous-1_boys_well-now-i-d-rather-have-you-than-a-doze_1336107.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1d/anonymous-1_boys_well-now-i-d-rather-have-you-than-a-doze_1336107.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1d/anonymous-1_boys_well-now-i-d-rather-have-you-than-a-doze_1336107.jpg) > “Well now, I'd rather have you than a dozen boys, Anne,' said Matthew patting her hand. 'Just mind you that — rather than a dozen boys. Well now, I guess it wasn't a boy that took the Avery scholarship, was it? It was a girl — my girl — my girl that I'm proud of.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker values a single, meaningful relationship over many superficial ones, emphasizing personal connection. **In simple terms:** One genuine bond is more valuable than many shallow ones. Key Takeaway Prioritize deep, authentic relationships over quantity. Themes relationships value authenticity choice Mood reflective emotional personal Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - dating - friendship - career mentorship - family dynamics Key Concepts meaningful connection personal values quality over quantity Questions to Reflect On - What makes a relationship truly valuable? - How do we balance depth and breadth in connections? 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