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Good wife Quote by Euripides

“A rare spoil for a man Is the winning of a good wife; very Plentiful are the worthless women.” quote by Euripides
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“A rare spoil for a man Is the winning of a good wife; very Plentiful are the worthless women.”

Euripides

About This Quote

Source Play: The Trojan Women, 415 BC

A good wife is a rare treasure; many women lack virtue, making a worthy partner valuable.

In simple terms: A virtuous partner is precious.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and seek a good spouse.

Themes

marriage virtue rarity

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • family life
  • social expectations

Key Concepts

classical literature gender studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities truly matter in a partner?
  • How do cultural norms shape marital expectations?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing women can be unfair.

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