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“Shutting one's eyes is an art, my dear. I suppose there's no use trying to make you see that - but that's the only way one can stay married.” quote by Zoe Akins
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“Shutting one's eyes is an art, my dear. I suppose there's no use trying to make you see that - but that's the only way one can stay married.”

Zoe Akins

About This Quote

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

Closing one's eyes is a metaphor for avoidance; staying blind can preserve marriage but hinders truth.

In simple terms: Avoidance preserves marriage.

Key Takeaway

Balance honesty and harmony.

Themes

marriage avoidance truth

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • conflict resolution
  • personal introspection

Key Concepts

communication relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you avoided a painful truth?
  • How can you maintain honesty without harming relationships?
A Different Perspective

Blindness can prevent growth.

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