Never, never marry, my friend. Here’s my advice to you…
““Never, never marry, my friend. Here’s my advice to you: don’t marry until you can tell yourself that you’ve done all you could, and until you’ve stopped loving the woman you’ve chosen, until you see her clearly, otherwise you’ll be cruelly and irremediably mistaken. Marry when you’re old and good for nothing…Otherwise all that’s good and lofty in you will be lost.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love should be entered only after self‑knowledge, maturity, and clear perception, otherwise it leads to cruelty and regret.
In simple terms: Marry only when you truly understand yourself and your partner.
Key Takeaway
Wait for maturity, not impulse.
Themes
love
marriage
self‑knowledge
responsibility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- long‑term relationships
- personal growth
- self‑reflection
- marriage counseling
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical maturity
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to truly know a partner?
- How can you balance love and self‑awareness?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing “old age” love may ignore the value of growth together.