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Where there is no love, a person's faithfulness to the marriage bond is probably against nature.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Without love, remaining faithful in a marriage may feel unnatural.
Arthur Schopenhauer suggests that the absence of love in a marriage makes true faithfulness problematic. He posits that a genuine emotional connection is essential for the natural expression of loyalty and commitment, implying that marriage without love can lead to a struggle against one's intrinsic feelings and desires.
Themes
LoveFaithfulnessMarriageRelationshipsCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a discussion on the importance of love in relationships.
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