It seems that fighting is a game where everybody is the loser.
Zora Neale HurstonRead
The spirit of the marriage left the bedroom and took to living in the parlor.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the essence of a marriage can fade when intimacy and connection are compromised.
Zora Neale Hurston's quote reflects a poignant observation about the state of marriages, indicating that the deep connection that couples share often diminishes over time, moving from a personal and intimate space to a more superficial one. It highlights the importance of maintaining emotional and physical closeness in relationships to prevent the essence or 'spirit' of the marriage from fading away.
Themes
MarriageIntimacyRelationshipsConnectionLove
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding toast, a speaker might refer to this quote to emphasize the importance of nurturing intimacy in marriage.
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