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“Wedded she some years, and to a man Of fifty, and such husbands are in plenty; And yet, I think, instead of such a ONE 'Twere better to have TWO of five and twenty...” quote by Lord Byron
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““Wedded she some years, and to a man Of fifty, and such husbands are in plenty; And yet, I think, instead of such a ONE 'Twere better to have TWO of five and twenty...””

Lord Byron

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Bride of Abydos, 1813

Choosing multiple modest partners may be preferable to one demanding one.

In simple terms: Two modest partners > one demanding.

Key Takeaway

Consider balanced relationships.

Themes

relationships choice balance

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage
  • friendship
  • community building

Key Concepts

literature social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a balanced partnership?
  • Is quantity better than quality?
A Different Perspective

Moral judgments differ.

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