Marriage Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
““At some point in the evening Dellarobia had stopped being amazed that Ovid had turned into someone new, and understood he had become himself, in the presence of his wife. With the sense of a great weight settling, she recognized marriage. Not the precarious risk she's balanced for years against forbidden fruits, something easily lost in a brittle moment by flying away or jumping a train to ride off on someone else's steam. She was not about to lose it. She'd never had it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver, 1988
A woman realizes marriage is a lasting commitment, not a fleeting risk, and decides to protect it.
In simple terms: She sees marriage as a stable, valuable bond.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and safeguard lasting relationships.
Themes
commitment
marriage
identity
risk
stability
Mood
reflective
hopeful
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage decisions
- long‑term relationships
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
self‑realization
relationship dynamics
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal freedom with commitment?
- What risks are worth taking in love?
A Different Perspective
The quote idealizes marriage without acknowledging its challenges.
![“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)
