I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.
Katharine HepburnRead
Marriage is a series of desperate arguments people feel passionately about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marriage involves intense discussions and disagreements that people care deeply about.
In this quote, Katharine Hepburn suggests that marriage is not merely a romantic union but rather a complex relationship defined by passionate debates and differing opinions. The 'desperate arguments' imply that these conflicts are often essential to the relationship, highlighting the emotional investment both partners have in their views and the dynamics of compromise and understanding that marriage entails.
Themes
MarriageArgumentsRelationshipsPassionConflict
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech reflecting on the couple's journey together.
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