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“Death ends all things and so is the comprehensive conclusion of a story, but marriage finishes it veru properly too and the sophisticated are ill-advised to sneer at what is by convention termed a happy ending.” quote by W. Somerset Maugham
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““Death ends all things and so is the comprehensive conclusion of a story, but marriage finishes it veru properly too and the sophisticated are ill-advised to sneer at what is by convention termed a happy ending.””

W. Somerset Maugham

About This Quote

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

Death concludes life, but marriage provides a proper ending, and those who dismiss happy endings are misguided.

In simple terms: Marriage offers a proper ending beyond death.

Key Takeaway

Cherish meaningful relationships.

Themes

death marriage storytelling

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • life planning
  • relationship counseling
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

literature existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you view marriage as a life’s climax?
  • How do cultural narratives shape our view of endings?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone values marriage similarly.

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