Cannot Quote by Ellen Key
“The ever clearer consciousness that love can dispense with marriage, yet marriage cannot dispense with love, is already partially recognized by modern society, by the facility of divorce.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Women’s Rights and Marriage, 1910
Love can exist without marriage, but marriage cannot survive without love; modern divorce trends reflect this growing awareness.
In simple terms: Love and marriage are interdependent.
Prioritize love in relationships, not just legal ties.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- legal reform
- relationship education
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you in a partnership?
- How does society’s view of marriage affect personal choices?
Some view marriage as a practical institution regardless of love.