Quote by Miguel de Cervantes

No padlocks, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden better than her own reserve.

No padlocks, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden better than

Summary

This quote suggests that the most effective way to protect a woman's chastity and virtue is through her own self-restraint and modesty. It implies that no external security measure can match the power of a woman's personal choice to safeguard herself. The quote emphasizes the importance of an individual's inner strength and consciousness in maintaining their own values and preserving their own sense of purity.

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