Marriage Quote by Edith Wharton
““After all, marriage is marriage, and money's money—both useful things in their way ...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton, 1905
Marriage and money each hold distinct values; both are essential yet operate differently in life.
In simple terms: Marriage and money are both valuable but serve different purposes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect the unique role of each.
Themes
relationships
finance
values
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- family planning
- career decisions
Key Concepts
economics
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize love versus financial security?
- What compromises are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one can cause imbalance.
![“In San Diego there is a highly popular course called How to Marry Money. Note that the marriage is to money - not to a person. I inquired about the percentage of men attending... 'The course is really for women,' [the instructor replied,] 'it's not relevant to men.'” quote by Warren Farrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/53f/warren-farrell-1187_attending_in-san-diego-there-is-a-highly-popular-c_3009567.jpg)
![“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)
