Marriage Quote by Anna Quindlen
““Maybe that was true of marriage everywhere. Between times, in their own living rooms, the men seemed to be resting for the next round of pontificating and so saved their strength by staying silent.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Husband's Secret” by Liane Moriarty, 2013
Marriage often involves silent periods where partners conserve energy for future discussions.
In simple terms: People sometimes stay quiet to save strength for later talks.
Key Takeaway
Value quiet moments as preparation for deeper conversation.
Themes
marriage
communication
silence
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- partner conflicts
- preparing for arguments
Key Concepts
energy conservation
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when to speak or stay silent?
- What benefits arise from thoughtful pauses?
A Different Perspective
Silence can also breed misunderstanding if not balanced with openness.
![“[Lee Oswald] saw himself as part of something vast and sweeping. He was the product of a sweeping history, he and his mother, locked into a process, a system of money and property that diminished their human worth every day, as if by scientific law. The books made him part of something. Something…” quote by Don DeLillo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/530/don-delillo-294_every-day_lee-oswald-saw-himself-as-part-of-someth_1262688.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
