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Marriage Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“She had been married to a man who had never bored her and these people bored her very much” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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““She had been married to a man who had never bored her and these people bored her very much””

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway, 1926

She felt bored despite being with a man who never bored her, indicating personal dissatisfaction.

In simple terms: Boredom can arise even in good company.

Key Takeaway

Seek personal fulfillment beyond relationships.

Themes

marriage personal growth boredom

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • creative pursuits
  • personal hobbies

Key Concepts

self‑actualization relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your personal excitement?
  • How can you reignite passion?
A Different Perspective

External factors may not resolve internal emptiness.

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