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“The worth of a wife is a man's good fortune; His jewels are his good children.” quote by Thiruvalluvar
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“The worth of a wife is a man's good fortune; His jewels are his good children.”

Thiruvalluvar

About This Quote

Source Poetry: Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar, 2nd century CE

A wife’s value is measured by her husband’s fortune and the children she bears.

In simple terms: Wife’s worth tied to husband’s wealth and children.

Key Takeaway

Value people beyond material measures.

Themes

family gender economics culture

Mood

critical reflective

Type

social ethical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • social policy
  • education
  • community building

Key Concepts

social value patriarchal norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies value women independently?
  • What alternative measures of worth exist?
A Different Perspective

Reduces women to economic assets.

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