Quote by Robert Jordan

I will never shame you. I will hate the man you choose because he is not me, and love him if he makes you smile. No woman deserves the sure knowledge of widow's black as her brideprice, you least of all.

I will never shame you. I will hate the man you choose becau

Summary

This quote speaks to the unconditional and selfless love expressed by the speaker. They assure the person they are addressing that they will never bring them shame or mistreat them. While admitting to their own potential envy of the person's chosen partner, they emphasize that they will ultimately support and love them if that person makes them happy. The quote also highlights the speaker's desire to protect the person from pain, particularly in the form of the bereavement that often accompanies marriage.

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