my good qualities are under your protection, and you are to exaggerate them as much as possible; and, in return, it belongs to me to find occasion for teasing and quarreling with you as often as may be...

Summary

This quote suggests a mutual agreement in a relationship where the speaker's positive qualities will be magnified and protected by the other person, while in return, the speaker has the right to provoke and argue with them whenever an opportunity arises. It implies a playful dynamic where both individuals engage in teasing and bickering, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses.

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