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“A sensible woman should be guided by her head when taking a husband, and by her heart when taking a lover.” quote by Ninon de L'Enclos
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“A sensible woman should be guided by her head when taking a husband, and by her heart when taking a lover.”

Ninon de L'Enclos

About This Quote

Source Treat: “The Art of Courtship”, 1695

A woman should balance rational judgment in marriage with emotional intuition in love.

In simple terms: Head for marriage, heart for love.

Key Takeaway

Balance reason and feeling.

Themes

relationships gender roles emotion

Mood

reflective romantic

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • dating advice
  • personal decisions

Key Concepts

rationality affection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize head vs. heart?
  • When have you followed one over the other?
A Different Perspective

Societal expectations may limit choice.

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