Marriage Quote by Annabelle Gurwitch
““Charles Darwin came to marriage with some trepidation. Of course he studied it carefully, cataloging the pluses and minuses of the connubial state. His list included the following: PROS: Constant companion and friend in old age Object to be beloved and played with Better than a dog anyhow Someone to take care of house Charms of music and female chitchat Picture self with a nice, soft wife on a sofa with a good fire CONS: Freedom to go where one liked Not forced to visit relatives Perhaps quarreling Expense and anxiety of children Cannot read in the evenings Fatness and idleness Less money for books””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The 2010 Book Talk with Annabelle Gurwitch, 2010
Darwin weighed marriage pros and cons, treating it like a scientific analysis of partnership.
In simple terms: He examined marriage like a study.
Key Takeaway
Consider both benefits and drawbacks before committing.
Themes
marriage
decisionmaking
analysis
humor
history
Mood
reflective
lighthearted
Type
analytical
humorous
When to use this quote
- relationship advice
- life planning
- humorous essays
- historical reflection
Key Concepts
Cost‑benefit analysis
personal choice
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal values matter more than logical lists?
- How do cultural expectations influence your marriage view?
A Different Perspective
Emotional factors may outweigh rational lists.
![“[Charles] Darwin, for example, is the one who made us face the fact that the primary way we tell the Christ story doesn't work anymore.” quote by John Shelby Spong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1a9/john-shelby-spong-1488_christ_charles-darwin-for-example-is-the-one-wh_194036.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)
