Being married Quote by Dodie Smith
“Perhaps it would really be rather dull to be married and settled for life. Liar! It would be heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: I Capture the Castle, 1948
Marriage and settled life may seem dull, but it can also be a source of joy and fulfillment.
In simple terms: Marriage can be both dull and heavenly.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the joy in commitment.
Themes
relationships
marriage
contentment
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family life
- long‑term partnerships
- home building
- career stability
Key Concepts
love
societal expectations
personal fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of marriage bring happiness?
- How to keep excitement alive over time?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing marriage may ignore challenges.
![“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)
