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Courtship Quote by John Galsworthy

“Take modern courtships! They resulted in the same thing as under George the Second, but took longer to reach it, owing to the motor-cycle and the standing lunch.” quote by John Galsworthy
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“Take modern courtships! They resulted in the same thing as under George the Second, but took longer to reach it, owing to the motor-cycle and the standing lunch.”

John Galsworthy

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Forsyte Saga, 1906

Modern courtships, despite new conveniences, ultimately lead to the same outcomes as historic ones, just slower.

In simple terms: Modern dating mirrors old patterns.

Key Takeaway

Understand timeless relationship dynamics.

Themes

courtship history technology

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • online dating
  • social gatherings
  • marriage trends

Key Concepts

social evolution relationship cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lessons do past relationships teach today?
  • How do modern tools reshape courtship?
A Different Perspective

Technological advances may alter timelines.

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