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“My wife is as handsome as when she was a girl, and I...fell in love with her; and what is more, I have never fallen out.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“My wife is as handsome as when she was a girl, and I...fell in love with her; and what is more, I have never fallen out.”

Abraham Lincoln

About This Quote

Source Letter: Personal Correspondence, 1865

The speaker admires his wife's enduring beauty and love, noting it has never faded.

In simple terms: He loves his wife unchanged since youth.

Key Takeaway

Cherish lasting love and appreciation.

Themes

love marriage beauty

Mood

affectionate nostalgic

Type

personal romantic

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • anniversary celebrations
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

enduring affection partner admiration romantic devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain admiration over time?
  • What actions keep love vibrant?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing partners may overlook realistic challenges.

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