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Christian Quote by Marguerite De Valois

“Woman was taken out of man; not out of his head to top him, nor out of his feet to be trampled underfoot; but out of his side to be equal to him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved” quote by Marguerite De Valois
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“Woman was taken out of man; not out of his head to top him, nor out of his feet to be trampled underfoot; but out of his side to be equal to him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved”

Marguerite De Valois

About This Quote

A woman is created as a partner and protector, not to be dominated or trampled, but to share love and equality with a man.

In simple terms: Women are meant to be equal, protected, and loved beside men.

Key Takeaway

Treat partners as equals and cherish mutual love.

Themes

equality love partnership protection gender roles

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

equality:1 family:1 heart:1 love:1 men and women:1 trampled:0 women:1 heart loved:0 woman taken:0 trampled underfoot:0 feet trampled:0

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • family life
  • supportive relationships

Key Concepts

feminist ethics mutual respect relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we promote true partnership in modern relationships?
  • What barriers prevent equal love and protection?
A Different Perspective

Equality can be challenged by cultural norms that still view women as subordinate.

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