Being married Quote by Billy Graham
“When asked his secret of love, being married fifty-four years to the same person, he said, "Ruth and I are happily incompatible."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Marriage Celebration, 1975
Long‑term marriage thrives on embracing differences, finding joy in incompatibility rather than uniformity.
In simple terms: Happy incompatibility in marriage.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate differences, nurture love.
Themes
marriage
compatibility
humor
longevity
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family life
- long‑term partnerships
- counseling
- celebrations
Key Concepts
differences
acceptance
shared values
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What strengths arise from your differences?
- How can you turn incompatibility into growth?
A Different Perspective
Differences can cause conflict if ignored.
![“A lot of people [are] saying civil union," Faried told KDVR. "I don't like it being called that because I can get married to a female and it can be called a marriage. Why can't a female be married to a female and male be married to a male and it be called a marriage? You still have the same thing…” quote by Kenneth Faried](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/kenneth-faried-106860_because-i-can_a-lot-of-people-are-saying-civil-union-f_31787.jpg)
