. . . money . . . is really the difference between men and animals, most of the things men feel, animals feel, and vice versa, but animals do not know about money.
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What is marriage, is marriage protection or religion, is marriage renunciation or abundance, is marriage a stepping-stone or an end. What is marriage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote questions the true nature and purpose of marriage.
Gertrude Stein's quote reflects on the multifaceted nature of marriage, inviting a deep exploration of its meanings and implications. By posing a series of questions about what marriage represents—whether it is a form of protection, a religious institution, a sacrifice, or a goal in itself—Stein encourages individuals to contemplate the complexities and contradictions inherent in this social construct, emphasizing that the essence of marriage can vary greatly among different people and cultures.
Themes
MarriageRelationshipsCommitmentLove
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a wedding speech to spark discussion about the nature of marriage.
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