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The Wife of Martin Guerre
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"The Wife of Martin Guerre" Quotes

A woman marries a man who later disappears, only for the real Martin Guerre to return years later, creating a complex and emotional legal and moral dilemma.

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But if there are no children, that is a different thing.

Janet Lewis

parenthood

He is not a stupid man, but he has a way of seeing things.

Janet Lewis

perception

There is a great difference between a good man and a kind man.

Janet Lewis

goodnesskindness

A woman brings with her a dowry, and even in a poor family it is considered.

Janet Lewis

marriagetradition

I do not think that it is the duty of a wife to love her husband.

Janet Lewis

marriagelove

Some men are not meant to be happy, I think.

Janet Lewis

happiness

She is a very capable woman, and she is not afraid to show it.

Janet Lewis

capabilityconfidence

The heart knows its own pain best.

Janet Lewis

emotions

Sometimes it is better to tell the truth, even if it brings sorrow.

Janet Lewis

truthsorrow

A good name is the only thing a man can take with him when he dies.

Janet Lewis

legacy