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CCXLVI explained

A brief aphorism suggesting that a man gets along best with women who know how to get along without them.

What happens

A brief aphorism suggesting that a man gets along best with women who know how to get along without them.

Themes in this chapter

  • Love and Communication

    The aphorism touches on the dynamics of relationships and independence between men and women.

Key passages

  • He gets on best with women who best knows how to get on without them.

    A man has the best relationships with women who are self-sufficient and do not depend on him.

    This suggests that independence in a partner leads to better mutual understanding.