Active Quote by Ruth Bell
“If I marry: He must be so tall that when he is on his knees, as one has said he reaches all the way to heaven. His shoulders must be broad enough to bear the burden of a family. His lips must be strong enough to smile, firm enough to say no, and tender enough to kiss. Love must be so deep that it takes its stand in Christ and so wide that it takes the whole lost world in. He must be active enough to save souls. He must be big enough to be gentle and great enough to be thoughtful. His arms must be strong enough to carry a little child.”
About This Quote
The ideal partner is described with exaggerated, almost mythic physical and moral qualities, reflecting cultural expectations of masculinity and devotion.
In simple terms: A perfect husband is imagined as tall, strong, and spiritually devoted.
Key Takeaway
Seek realistic expectations over fantasy.
Themes
relationships
gender roles
spirituality
idealism
family
Mood
hopeful
critical
Type
Active:1
Arms:0
Bears:0
Bigs:0
Broads:0
Burden:0
Children:1
Christ:1
Enough:1
Family:1
Firm:1
Gentle:1
Heaven:1
Kissing:1
Knees:1
Lips:1
Littles:0
Lost:0
Love:1
Marry:0
Said:0
Shoulders:1
Soul:1
Strong:1
Tall:1
Thoughtful:1
Way:0
World:0
Lost World:0
Tall Knees:0
Marry Tall:0
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- dating
- religious matchmaking
- family planning
Key Concepts
mythology
social norms
expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you truly need all these traits?
- How can love thrive with imperfections?
A Different Perspective
Such lofty standards can be unattainable and create pressure.
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