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“The great secret of a successful marriage is to treat all disasters as incidents and none of the incidents as disasters.” quote by Harold Nicolson
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“The great secret of a successful marriage is to treat all disasters as incidents and none of the incidents as disasters.”

Harold Nicolson

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Marriage, 1935

Treat problems as isolated events, not catastrophes, to keep marriage stable.

In simple terms: See issues as small, not disastrous.

Key Takeaway

Maintain perspective in conflict.

Themes

marriage conflict resolution resilience

Mood

calm thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • crisis handling
  • daily disagreements

Key Concepts

stress management communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can couples differentiate minor mishaps from real crises?
  • What habits help keep perspective?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring systemic issues can be harmful.

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