Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

I should like to see any kind of a man, distinguishable from a gorilla that some good and even pretty woman could not shape a husband out of.

I should like to see any kind of a man, distinguishable from

Summary

This quote suggests that anyone, regardless of their appearance or characteristics, can be transformed by a good and attractive woman into a suitable husband. It highlights the power and influence that women can have in molding a man into someone desirable for marriage, emphasizing the idea that it is the woman's role to shape and refine a man's character. Additionally, it implies that all men have the potential to become ideal partners through the influence and guidance of a capable woman.

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Marriage

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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