Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
Marriage is one long conversation, chequered by disputes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marriage involves continuous communication, with both harmony and conflict.
This quote by Robert Louis Stevenson highlights the essence of marriage as a deep and enduring dialogue between partners. It suggests that while marriage is primarily about sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences, it is also marked by disagreements and challenges that require negotiation and understanding to navigate effectively.
Themes
MarriageRelationshipsCommunicationDisputesLove
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding speech, one might reference this quote to emphasize the importance of communication in marriage.
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