Marriage Quote by Diana Gabaldon
““Marrying. Oh, God. Buoyed temporarily by port wine and cream lace, I had momentarily managed to ignore the significance of the occasion.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Outlander, 1991
The narrator feels a mix of dread and fleeting joy at marriage, using wine and lace as temporary comforts.
In simple terms: Marriage feels daunting; brief pleasures mask deeper anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge mixed emotions during big life events.
Themes
relationships
marriage
anxiety
comfort
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- wedding planning
- counseling
- personal reflection
- celebration
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychology
social ritual
emotional coping
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper feelings lie beneath the celebration?
- How can one find lasting comfort beyond fleeting pleasures?
A Different Perspective
Temporary comforts don’t resolve underlying concerns.
![“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)
