In marriage especially. With all due respect to such of…
““In marriage especially. With all due respect to such of the present company as chance to be married, my dear Mrs. Grant, there is not one in a hundred of either sex who is not taken in when they marry. Look where I will, I see that it is so; and I feel that it must be so, when I consider that it is, of all transactions, the one in which people expect most from others, and are least honest themselves.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrator observes that most people are deceived in marriage, expecting much from partners while being dishonest themselves.
In simple terms: People often lie in marriage, expecting honesty from others.
Key Takeaway
Seek honesty and realistic expectations in relationships.
Themes
marriage
deception
expectations
honesty
Mood
cautious
reflective
instructive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marital counseling
- relationship advice
- personal reflection on commitment
Key Concepts
social contracts
human nature
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples foster genuine honesty?
- What expectations are realistic in marriage?
A Different Perspective
People may be unaware of their own dishonesty.