A married person does not live in isolation. He or she has…
“A married person does not live in isolation. He or she has made a promise, a pledge, a vow, to another person. Until that vow is fulfilled and the promise is kept, the individual is in debt to his marriage partner. That is what he owes. 'You owe it to yourself' is not a valid excuse for breaking a marriage vow but a creed of selfishness.”
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 mutual promise; breaking it for selfish reasons is invalid.
In simple terms: Marriage is a shared vow.
Key Takeaway
Honor marital commitments.
Themes
marriage
commitment
selfishness
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- wedding vows
- counseling
Key Concepts
ethics
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- What obligations exist?
- How to resolve conflict?
A Different Perspective
Self‑interest may conflict.