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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.