Two things prolong your life: A quiet heart and a loving wife

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Meaning · English

A peaceful mind and a loving partner contribute to a long life

Examples

He credited his long life to having a quiet heart and a loving wife

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Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Two things prolong your life: A quiet heart and a loving wife” mean?

A peaceful mind and a loving partner contribute to a long life

Is “Two things prolong your life: A quiet heart and a loving wife” formal or informal?

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