Agreement Quote by Henrik Ibsen
“A marriage based on full confidence, based on complete and unqualified frankness on both sides; they are not keeping anything back; there's no deception underneath it all. If I might so put it, it's an agreement for the mutual forgiveness of sin.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Wild Duck”, 1884, Henrik Ibsen
A marriage built on complete honesty and mutual forgiveness creates deep trust.
In simple terms: Honesty and forgiveness strengthen marriage.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate frankness and forgiveness.
Themes
trust
honesty
forgiveness
marriage
Mood
intimate
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family life
- counseling
- intimate partnership
Key Concepts
relationship ethics
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples practice radical honesty?
- What limits exist for forgiveness?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic; conflict can still arise.
