Advantage Quote by Thoinot Arbeau
“... if you desire to marry you must realize that a mistress is won by the good temper and grace displayed while dancing... for dancing is practiced to reveal whether lovers are in good health and sound of limb, after which they are permitted to kiss their mistresses in order that they may touch and savor one another thus to ascertain if they are shapley or emit an unpleasant odor as of bad meat. Therefore, from this standpoint, quite apart from the many other advantages to be derived from dancing, it becomes an essential to a well-ordered society.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Orchésographie (1589) by Thoinot Arbeau
Dancing serves as a social test of health, temperament, and suitability for marriage, reflecting cultural values of physical fitness and moral character.
In simple terms: Dance reveals health and character for marriage.
Key Takeaway
Consider dance as a social health indicator.
Themes
courtship
dance
health
social norms
marriage
character
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
informative
historical
cultural
When to use this quote
- courtship rituals
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
cultural practice
social signaling
physical fitness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modern dating assess compatibility?
- What non‑physical traits matter most?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook non‑physical qualities important in relationships.
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