"Nous devons enseigner à nos filles la différence entre un homme qui la flatte et un homme qui la complimente, un homme qui dépense de l'argent pour elle et un homme qui investit en elle, un homme qui la considère comme une propriété et un homme qui la cons"
— Nicholas Sparks
Simplified Meaning:
This quote is about helping girls understand how to recognize the difference between men who truly care for them and men who might be pretending or using them. For example, someone who flatters might just be saying nice things to get something they want, while someone who compliments is being sincere and appreciating who she really is. Spending money on a girl can be a way to impress or control her, but investing in her means supporting her dreams and future. Also, it's important for a girl to know if a man sees her as just something he owns or if he really respects her as a person. Lust is usually about physical desire, while love is about deep care and emotional connection. Lastly, a man who acts like he's doing her a favor by being with her isn't valuing her properly, unlike a man who feels lucky and grateful to have her in his life. Understanding these differences can help girls make better choices about who they let into their lives.
