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Consent Quote by Ninon de L'Enclos

“A woman should not take a lover without the consent of her heart, nor a husband without the consent of her reason.” quote by Ninon de L'Enclos
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“A woman should not take a lover without the consent of her heart, nor a husband without the consent of her reason.”

Ninon de L'Enclos

About This Quote

Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 17th century France

Love and marriage should be entered with both heart and mind agreement.

In simple terms: Both love and reason must consent.

Key Takeaway

Seek balanced relationships.

Themes

love marriage consent

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • marriage counseling
  • family decisions

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does reason play in your relationships?
  • Can love exist without logical agreement?
A Different Perspective

Rational consent may be hard to measure.

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