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.”
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.
Seek balanced relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtship
- marriage counseling
- family decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does reason play in your relationships?
- Can love exist without logical agreement?
Rational consent may be hard to measure.