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“Men who marry for gratification, propagation or the matter of buttons or socks, must expect to cope with and deal in a certain amount of quibble, subterfuge, concealments, and double, deep-dyed prevarication.” quote by Elbert Hubbard
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“Men who marry for gratification, propagation or the matter of buttons or socks, must expect to cope with and deal in a certain amount of quibble, subterfuge, concealments, and double, deep-dyed prevarication.”

Elbert Hubbard

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Marrying for superficial reasons leads to deceit, conflict, and hidden motives, undermining genuine partnership.

In simple terms: Superficial marriage brings conflict and deceit.

Key Takeaway

Choose partners for deeper values, not convenience.

Themes

marriage motivation conflict

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage counseling
  • family planning
  • personal values

Key Concepts

materialism authenticity relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values matter most in a partnership?
  • How do you recognize hidden motives?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on material motives can ignore emotional compatibility.

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