Quotation by

Michel de Montaigne

A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband.

Marriage

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote suggests that a successful marriage might come from a wife who doesn't see her husband's faults and a husband who doesn't hear his wife's complaints. It implies that ignoring each other's flaws and criticisms can help maintain harmony in the relationship.

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