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“People go on quarrelling and fancying this and that, and thinking that the world is full of romance and poetry. When they get married they know better.” quote by Anthony Trollope
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“People go on quarrelling and fancying this and that, and thinking that the world is full of romance and poetry. When they get married they know better.”

Anthony Trollope

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Way We Live Now, 1875

Idealized romance fades when reality of marriage reveals its practical challenges.

In simple terms: Romance idealism ends with marriage reality.

Key Takeaway

Adjust expectations to realistic partnership dynamics.

Themes

marriage disillusionment realism

Mood

cautious realistic

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • engagement planning
  • relationship counseling
  • marital advice

Key Concepts

social expectation personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What expectations did you bring into marriage?
  • How can couples balance idealism with practicality?
A Different Perspective

Romantic fantasies can cause disappointment if not tempered.

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