He that would the daughter win, must with the mother first begin
he that would the daughter win must with the mother first begin
proverb If a man has romantic feelings for a particular woman, and especially if he has aspirations of marrying her, then he better make a positive impression on her mother. If you really like this girl, bring her mother flowers too. He that would the daughter win must with the mother first begin.
See also: begin, daughter, first, he, mother, must, that, win
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
He that would the daughter win, must with the mother first begin.
Prov. If you want to marry a woman, you should find a way to impress her mother, so that the mother will favor her marrying you. Harry: I think I want to marry Gina. Bill: Don't propose to her until you're sure her mother is on your side. He that would the daughter win, must with the mother first begin.
See also: begin, daughter, first, he, mother, must, that
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