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Difficulty Quote by Anthony Trollope

“A man's love, till it has been chastened and fastened by the feeling of duty which marriage brings with it, is instigated mainly by the difficulty of pursuit.” quote by Anthony Trollope
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“A man's love, till it has been chastened and fastened by the feeling of duty which marriage brings with it, is instigated mainly by the difficulty of pursuit.”

Anthony Trollope

About This Quote

Love in marriage is often driven by the challenges of pursuit, turning duty into affection.

In simple terms: Marriage love grows from duty and effort.

Key Takeaway

Embrace effort in relationships.

Themes

marriage duty love challenge

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

romantic psychological

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • marriage counseling
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

Commitment psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can duty become genuine love?
  • How to balance effort and affection?
A Different Perspective

Love may feel forced if duty dominates.

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