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Theres no such thing, you know, as picking out the best woman: its only a question of comparative badness, brother
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"There's no such thing, you know, as picking out the best woman: it's only a question of comparative badness, brother"

- Plautus

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This quote by Plautus is a funny means of stating that there is no such point as an excellent woman. He is recommending that when it involves locating a female, it is not a matter of discovering the most effective one, yet instead an issue of finding the least bad one. This quote indicates that all females have problems which it is difficult to discover one that is excellent. Plautus is also recommending that males must not expect too much from ladies and also must approve them for who they are. This quote is a reminder that connections must be based on approval as well as understanding, rather than impractical expectations. It is likewise a pointer that no person is perfect and that we should all aim to be comprehending and also approving of each other's defects.

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Plautus This quote is written / told by Plautus between 254 BC and 184 BC. He was a famous Playwright from Rome. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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