One can imagine the look the two lovers exchanged; it was like a flame, for virtuous lovers have not a shred of hypocrisy.
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Marriage must incessantly contend with a monster that devours everything: familiarity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marriage requires ongoing effort to combat the dangers of becoming too familiar with one another.
In this quote, Honore De Balzac highlights the challenge that familiarity poses to marriage. Over time, partners might take each other for granted, leading to a decline in passion and appreciation. Thus, it is essential for couples to continuously nurture their relationship and keep the spark alive to prevent monotony and discontent from creeping in.
Themes
MarriageFamiliarityRelationshipCommitmentAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding speech, to remind couples to keep the romance alive.
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