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In marriage you are not sacrificing yourself to the other…

“In marriage you are not sacrificing yourself to the other person. You are sacrificing yourself to the relationship. You become mature when you become the authority of your own life. Life will always be sorrowful. We can't change it, but we can change our attitude toward it. Awe is what moves us…” quote by Joseph Campbell
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““In marriage you are not sacrificing yourself to the other person. You are sacrificing yourself to the relationship. You become mature when you become the authority of your own life. Life will always be sorrowful. We can't change it, but we can change our attitude toward it. Awe is what moves us forward.””

Joseph Campbell

About This Quote

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

Marriage is a shared sacrifice; maturity comes from self‑authority; attitude shapes sorrow.

In simple terms: Marriage is shared sacrifice.

Key Takeaway

Own your attitude.

Themes

relationships maturity attitude

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • personal development
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

sacrifice self‑authority life philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance self and relationship?
  • What attitude transforms sorrow?
A Different Perspective

Sacrifice can feel losing self.

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