Marriage Quote by Eleanor of Aquitaine
““I thought I was wed to a king- now I find I am wed to a monk.””
About This Quote
Source Historical anecdote: Personal letters of Eleanor, 12th century
She discovers her marriage is less regal and more ascetic than expected, highlighting the gap between expectation and reality.
In simple terms: Realizing marriage can be less glamorous than imagined.
Key Takeaway
Adjust expectations to reality.
Themes
marriage
expectations
reality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
historical
personal
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- historical marriage
- court life
Key Concepts
social roles
gender dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile romantic ideals with practical realities?
- What expectations have you adjusted in relationships?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the benefits of a modest partnership.
![“Pitiful and pitied by no one, why have I come to the ignominy of this detestable old age, who was ruler of two kingdoms, mother of two kings? My guts are torn from me, my family is carried off and removed from me. The young king [crown prince Henry, †1183] and the count of Britanny [prince…” quote by Eleanor of Aquitaine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/015/eleanor-of-aquitaine-52379_death-wish_pitiful-and-pitied-by-no-one-why-have-i_796292.jpg)
![“Grief is not very different from illness: in the impetus of its fire it does not recognise lords, it does not fear colleagues, it does not respect or spare anyone, not even itself." [ First letter to Pope Celestine (1193)]” quote by Eleanor of Aquitaine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/79c/eleanor-of-aquitaine-52379_grief_grief-is-not-very-different-from-illness_2372794.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)
