On rare occasions one does hear of a miraculous case of a married couple falling in love after marriage, but on close examination it will be found that it is a mere adjustment to the inevitable.
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Rather would I have the love songs of romantic ages, rather Don Juan and Madame Venus, rather an elopement by ladder and rope on a moonlight night, followed by the father's curse, mother's moans, and the moral comments of neighbors, than correctness and propriety measured by yardsticks.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote values passionate love and romance over societal norms and expectations.
In this quote, Emma Goldman expresses a preference for the fervor and emotional depth found in romantic love stories, even when they defy societal expectations and norms. She suggests that the intensity of love, with all its accompanying drama and consequences, is more desirable than adhering to rigid standards of propriety and correctness, emphasizing the importance of personal passion in human experience.
Themes
LoveRomanceSocietyPassionFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of pursuing one's passions despite societal judgment.
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