Marriage Quote by Harold B. Lee
““Marriage is a partnership. Someone has observed that in the Bible account of the creation woman was not formed from a part of man's head, suggesting that she might rule over him, nor from a part of a man's foot that she was to be trampled under his feet. Woman was taken from man's side as though to emphasize the fact that she was always to be by his side as a partner and companion.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1960
Marriage is intended as an equal partnership, symbolized by the woman being created from the man's side rather than head or foot, indicating companionship and mutual respect.
In simple terms: Marriage is a partnership of equals.
Key Takeaway
Treat each other as equal partners.
Themes
equality
partnership
gender roles
spiritual symbolism
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- wedding vows
- marital counseling
- family decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
biblical interpretation
gender equality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples practice true partnership daily?
- What does “side” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue cultural context limits the equality claim.
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