Whoever undertakes a long journey, if he be wise, makes it…
““Whoever undertakes a long journey, if he be wise, makes it his business to find out an agreeable companion. How cautious then should he be, who is to take a journey for life, whose fellow-traveler must not part with him but at the grave; his companion at bed and board and sharer of all the pleasures and fatigues of his journey, as the wife must be to the husband! She is no such sort of ware, that a man can be rid of when he pleases: when once that is purchased, no exchange, no sale, no alienation can be made.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A wise traveler seeks a lifelong, inseparable companion, likening marriage to an essential partnership.
In simple terms: Marriage is a deep, enduring partnership.
Key Takeaway
Choose partners who share life’s burdens and joys.
Themes
marriage
partnership
longevity
Mood
philosophical
reflective
romantic
Type
advice
literary
When to use this quote
- family planning
- long‑term relationships
- elder care
Key Concepts
commitment
companionship
shared destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities make a partnership truly supportive?
- How do you balance personal freedom with lifelong commitment?
A Different Perspective
Idealizes marriage, ignoring individual autonomy.