I believe the ability to think is blessed. If you can think about a situation, you can deal with it. The big struggle is to keep your head clear enough to think.
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I believe in the institution of marriage, and I intend to keep trying till I get it right.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marriage is a valuable commitment worth pursuing, even if it doesnβt work out initially.
Richard Pryor expresses his belief in the importance of marriage as an institution and emphasizes his determination to succeed in it. Despite any past failures, he is committed to continuing to strive for a fulfilling and successful marital relationship, highlighting resilience and dedication to love.
Themes
MarriageCommitmentRelationshipsLoveResilience
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding toast, to emphasize the commitment it takes to make a marriage work.
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I think about being married again, having a home and a wife. No one can ever be married too many times, and maybe if I keep trying I'll get it right one day.
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I went to Zimbabwe. I know how white people feel in America now; relaxed! Cause when I heard the police car I knew they weren't coming after me!
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Imagine people calling you to find out if you're dead. I've led a real crazy life at times, and I've had many strange things happen to me, but that was one of the strangest.
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