Marriage Quote by James Salter
““THERE ARE THINGS I LOVE ABOUT marriage. I love the familiarity of it,” Nedra said. “It’s like a tattoo. You wanted it at the time, you have it, it’s implanted in your skin, you can’t get rid of it. You’re hardly even aware of it any more. I suppose I’m very conventional,” she decided.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Summons to the World, James Salter, 1970
Marriage can feel like a permanent imprint, familiar and hard to remove, reflecting conventional comfort.
In simple terms: Marriage feels like a lasting tattoo.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the comfort and constraints of tradition.
Themes
marriage
comfort
tradition
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- long‑term partnership
- family planning
- social expectations
Key Concepts
sociology
personal identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel trapped by tradition?
- What aspects of marriage feel like a tattoo?
A Different Perspective
Conformity may limit personal growth.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
