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Is this originally a French proverb? And is my grammar correct?
"Beauty is the sister of vanity and the mother of lust". My translation in to French: "La beauté est la soeur de la vanité et la mère de la luxure."
I originally saw this phrase in French as "La beauté est la sœur de vanité, et la mére et la luxure". So that would roughly translate as "Beauty is the sister of vanity and the mother of lust". I have also seen it expressed in English as "Beauty's sister is vanity, and its daughter lust."
My translation would be: "La beauté est la sœur de vanité, et la fille de la luxure." I asked on Yahoo Answers if my grammar was correct, but one of the responses said it should be "la mère" and not "la fille".
Hence, my question. Is it originally French in origin? And if so, is it mother of lust or daughter of lust? Either way my translation would be:
"La beauté est la soeur de la vanité et la mère de la luxure." Or La beauté est la soeur de la vanité et la fille de la luxure.
Are these two translations grammatically correct?
Also, is La necessary before "beauté"?
What awesome contraband can I give my newly-not pregnant friend?
My friend will be having her second baby today after an uncomfortable pregnancy (extreme nausea + Houston heat). I want to make her a gift basket of stuff she couldn't use while pregnant - booze, cigarettes, soft cheeses, processed meats. What else can I get her? [more inside]
My mother is going to be here in 24 hours and I am FREAKING OUT!
My mother is coming to visit. I love her, we have a good relationship, but I am in sort of weird, transitional moment in my life and she seems to not be taking it very well. Or maybe it's all in my head. I am definitely not taking things very well. How do I deal with this? [more inside]
Depressed father, mother miserable too - what can we adult children do?
My dad, in his 60s, seems to be depressed. He is deeply unhappy and anxious, and he's also become angry and bitter to the point of a total personality change, mostly with my mum. She is miserable, and me and my siblings are so worried about both of them, especially because Dad refuses to get any help or even have a conversation about this. What, if anything, can we do here? [more inside]
What to do with these mothers?
Our kombucha keeps growing! What do we do with the SCOBY? I hear it tastes like squid. [more inside]
Need advice - Taking care of my mother.
What should I do about my mother? I don't get along with her or like her, nor can I afford to have her live with me. Yet she has nowhere to go. I'm in Canada. What are my options? [more inside]
Is it ever okay to cut off a parent?
I am at a point where I really would like to cut my mother off my life. Am I a scumbag? [more inside]
My family is in trouble. To what extent is it my duty to help?
My sister (late 30s) has recently given birth to a baby who is probably affected by Down syndrome. There will most likely not be a father in the picture. She also has an 8 y.o. daughter from a different, also absent father. They live at my mother’s house in a small town. My sister has a story of emotional instability and I often fear for my niece and nephew. My sister was molested by my father when she was in her late teens. She is extremely dependent on (and at the same time hostile to) my mother. My mother (divorced), in turn, is struggling to help her and the little children, while having to deal with lack of money and her own (physical) health issues.
I (male) am the middle child, 8 years younger than my sister. I´ve lived in a big city for the last 6 years. I´m economically independent (yet also struggling) and starting a career in academia. I feel that if I don´t go back to my home town and help my family, things will deteriorate further. On the other hand, my chances of professional growth would be reduced by moving back there. Do you think a sacrifice of this sort is the right thing to do? [more inside]
80 year old MIL talks incessantly
My 80 year old mother- in- law of 30 years talks non-stop about things I am not interested in----- but the people-pleaser in me keeps listening to her politely and I end up feeling exhausted.
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What the heck is wrong with my mother?!
My mom is well-meaning. She tries hard to be good and kind. I would be in dead a ditch without her. However, she is far and away the most emotionally manipulative person I have ever met. The most succinct way I can describe her behavior this: Every conversation about a problem-- even if it's not related to her behavior-- turns into a conversation about what a bad person she is.
YANMPsychologist. But she doesn't have one and won't get one, and I need some kind of term to frame her behavior so I can look up resources on how to talk to her without wanting to scream. [more inside]
Recurring dream
I keep having the same dream over and over. Has anyone else had this? [more inside]
How can I cope with a toxic parent while I work to get free?
What can I do to better cope with the mounting stresses of completely cutting ties with an emotionally abusive Mom? I have severe depression, anxiety and other issues. I'm seeking help, but currently inbetween doctors. When things get stressful, I start to crumble. Suggestions very much appreciated. [more inside]
Help a single mother work, to make things work.
Hello, I am a divorced single-mother and US Army National Guard veteran. I am currently living in a bad situation and need to move away from it. [more inside]
Genuine shared experience ideas for dissimilar mom and daughter?
Please help me think of a shared experience my mother and I can have to celebrate her 60th birthday that does not include a spa or salon. I'd like to leave the parameters mostly open, but my budget is somewhere around $150 - $200. [more inside]
How to help a parent cope with the loss of a spouse?
I lost my dear dad unexpectedly Sunday after a series of illnesses. My mom, luckily, is still with us. They were together 54 years and my mom was only 17 when they met. The most important thing to my dad was my mom's well-being and I feel it is now my duty to look after her to the best of my ability. I have no idea how to help her cope with the loss of my father. I want to be there for her as much as possible, but I don't want to smother her. Does anyone have any advice?
How do I help my wife who is bed ridden with stomach flu?
My wife has stomach flu. What can I do for her? [more inside]
This year, I'm thankful for conflict avoidance.
My mother and I are not talking. I am thinking about skipping Thanksgiving. How do I do this without causing even more turmoil? [more inside]
Help me help Mom.
Mom is depressed. She has always been depressed. Is there anything I can do to help? If not, how do I cope? [more inside]
Would you forgive your mother for this?
Would you forgive your mother for this? [more inside]
Help me tell daughter Santa Claus truth
Help me tell 8 year old the truth about Santa [more inside]
Hey, Apostle? Can you fill out that TPS report by Monday?
What US religion or religious sub-set uses the titles "Mother" and "Apostle?" [more inside]
Substitute Teaching/Tutoring in Cleveland?
My mom is a retired elementary school teacher (in Cleveland, Ohio). She is hurting for cash a little more than she expected she would, and would like to teach again on a substitute/tutoring basis. How does she go about doing so in a manner that she can earn a decent salary? [more inside]
Men: How was your mom awesome during your teen years?
Men: how was your mom awesome during your teenage years? [more inside]
Yes, I understand Mother.
I have a poor relationship with with my parent and looking for advice to improve family relations. [more inside]
How do I be a great SAHM for my baby?
Can you give me your best tips, tricks, and general guidance for being a stay-at-home mom of an older baby? As of next week I will be caring for our 8 month old by myself full time, and I'm scared! [more inside]
(s)Mothering and coaching.
I just told my mom that I'm moving to a developing country for 6 months and she didn't take it well. What should I do? [more inside]
Help my wife not go insane.
How can I best support my wife, a stay-at-home-mom, during the summer when she's home alone with a sometimes difficult ten year old boy? [more inside]
Surfer mom
What's a good place/way to set up a website for a parent? [more inside]
How do I handle my mother's crush on my boyfriend's (much younger) brother?
My mother, who has borderline personality disorder, has thrown a tremendous wrench into my relationship. I am so overwhelmed by this right now. Help? [more inside]
When will the time come that what my mom says does not matter to me
how not to feel the need to justify myself in front of my parents. Because their approval should not matter at this point of my life, but I am still angry when they compares me to others in achievement. [more inside]
Worried about my little sisters
I'm worried that my little sisters may be in an abusive situation, but don't know what's really going on or where I should go from here. [more inside]
What not to wear, septuagenarian edition
Should I tell my 71-year-old mother that some of her clothing is ridiculous? [more inside]
Help me deal with my mother's poor planning
I need advice on dealing with my family's flakiness. [more inside]
How to deal with a difficult mother.
I have a very difficult relationship with my mother. I now have a baby. Things are getting worse and I don't know what to do. Very long background inside. [more inside]
Older mother with significant osteoporosis, what to expect
Mother, 80 years old, with significant osteoporosis -- what should we expect? [more inside]
Help me mange my mother's care.
I need to find an assistant in Maine who can help me manage my mother's health care. [more inside]
Addressing the elephant in the room
Has anyone written an honest letter to an abusive parent and actually sent it? [more inside]
I am the worst daughter
I've achieved having an emotionally calm and pleasant daily life for myself, but I'm worried that once my mother passes, I'll forget the reality of our dynamic and feel like a horrible and evil daughter. [more inside]
I need some advice about my relationship with my mom
I need some advice about my relationship with my mom. I'm moving back close to home soon and I was wondering if you guys had any advice on how to deal with an illogical religious person. Or more specifically, how do I reason with her to foster a better relationship? [more inside]
Another question about an insane mother
I have a great deal of contempt for my mother, which fills me with guilt. She has had serious psychiatric problems for her entire life. Although I know that she loves us, she is quite mentally ill, and I don't know how to cope with it. I need help learning how. (This is long, I apologize.) [more inside]
Real name/location of the Arcadian
What is the real name/location of The Arcadian building in the TV show "How I met Your Mother"? [more inside]
Cancer sucks
Last week we found out that my mother has breast cancer. This isn't her first battle against cancer as she had colon cancer six years ago, and so far mom is being very matter of fact and strong. She is going in for surgery to remove it tomorrow and then will start the whole radiation/chemo regiment in the new year. Any good last minute, easy to find, supplimentary gift ideas for her? [more inside]
To Gift the Impossible Gift
My mother's 60th birthday is next week and I want to get her something really special, but she's the single hardest person in the world to shop for. [more inside]
Tips for new parents. Have at it!
What tips/lifehacks can you think of for the upcoming parents. Don't care how small the tips are - just avoid the obvious ones. [more inside]
When your parent is seeing a Bad Person, do you have to try to accept that person into the family?
I've lost objectivity. It seems clear that my mother's 'boyfriend' is a giant loser, but she wants him to be accepted by us and included in family events. What do we do? [more inside]
How do I get the most out of therapy regarding issues with my mother?
Ok, therapy. Now what? [more inside]
Mother-in-law troubles
I need some help regarding my prospective mother-in-law's involvement in our lives. [more inside]
Ill Apron Strings
My mother doesn't take of her health at all, she ignores everyone's health advice when she has problems, and it's making me feel guilty and frustrated for not trying hard enough and not being able to support her. [more inside]
How to deal with a parent who won't acknowledge my relationship?
My mother refuses to meet my fiance. I welcome any advice on how to deal with this, and would especially like to hear from people who have similar personal experiences. [more inside]
This Woman's Work
Please help me evaluate a possible career move while pregnant with child #2. [more inside]