Never, never marry, my dear fellow! That's my advice…
““Never, never marry, my dear fellow! That's my advice: never marry till you can say to yourself that you have done all you are capable of, and until you have ceased to love the woman of your choice and have seen her plainly as she is, or else you will make a cruel and irrevocable mistake. Marry when you are old and good for nothing—or all that is good and noble in you will be lost. It will all be wasted on trifles. Yes! Yes! Yes! Don't look at me with such surprise. If you marry expecting anything from yourself in the future, you will feel at every step that for you all is ended, all is closed except the drawing room, where you will be ranged side by side with a court lackey and an idiot!… But what's the good?…””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Marriage should be entered only after personal fulfillment and clear, realistic love; otherwise it leads to regret.
In simple terms: Marry wisely after self‑growth.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal completeness before commitment.
Themes
love
marriage
self‑realization
Mood
philosophical
cautionary
Type
reflective
thoughtful
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- relationship timing
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical choice
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you marrying for love or for security?
- What does “all you are capable of” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love can ignore practical realities.