Amount Quote by Elbert Hubbard
“Men who marry for gratification, propagation or the matter of buttons or socks, must expect to cope with and deal in a certain amount of quibble, subterfuge, concealments, and double, deep-dyed prevarication.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Marriage of Men", 1915
Marrying for superficial reasons leads to deceit, conflict, and hidden motives, undermining genuine partnership.
In simple terms: Superficial marriage brings conflict and deceit.
Key Takeaway
Choose partners for deeper values, not convenience.
Themes
marriage
motivation
conflict
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage counseling
- family planning
- personal values
Key Concepts
materialism
authenticity
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What values matter most in a partnership?
- How do you recognize hidden motives?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on material motives can ignore emotional compatibility.
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