The first thing is love: love deeply. If you have been…
“The first thing is love: love deeply. If you have been with a person for a few years, in deep love, and you have experienced all the joys and all the miseries, and still you decide to be with the person, then marriage is okay. Because marriage is only a legal arrangement, it cannot make anything more beautiful than it is. It can only make it ugly, it cannot beautify it. Once it is settled legally, once you start taking each other for granted, things will start going down rather than rising high.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love alone cannot sustain marriage; legal commitment may erode affection if taken for granted.
In simple terms: Love is essential, marriage is a legal contract.
Nurture love beyond legal ties.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- long‑term partnerships
- family counseling
- relationship education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples keep love vibrant after marriage?
- What practices prevent taking partners for granted?
Legal bonds can diminish emotional intimacy over time.