Nobody holds a good opinion of a man who has a low opinion of himself.
Anthony TrollopeRead
A man's love, till it has been chastened and fastened by the feeling of duty which marriage brings with it, is instigated mainly by the difficulty of pursuit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love in a marriage becomes true and meaningful through commitment and a sense of duty.
In this quote, Anthony Trollope suggests that a man's romantic feelings are often influenced by the thrill of pursuit rather than genuine love. It argues that true love is cultivated through the commitment and responsibilities that come with marriage, which stabilize and deepen affection, transforming it from a transient emotion into a lasting bond.
Themes
LoveMarriageDutyCommitmentRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a wedding speech to emphasize the importance of commitment in marriage.
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