Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
Marriage is like life - it is a field of battle, not a bed of roses.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marriage requires effort and can be challenging, similar to the struggles of life.
This quote suggests that marriage, much like life itself, is filled with challenges and conflicts that require resilience and hard work. It highlights the misconception that marriage is always easy and blissful, represented by a 'bed of roses,' instead asserting that it often involves dealing with difficulties and striving for harmony, akin to a 'field of battle.'
Themes
MarriageChallengesRelationshipsLifeCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a wedding speech to emphasize the importance of perseverance in marriage.
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