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“This woman was so ugly and stupid, she probably never should have been born. And yet Wait was the second person to have married her.” quote by Kurt Vonnegut
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““This woman was so ugly and stupid, she probably never should have been born. And yet Wait was the second person to have married her.””

Kurt Vonnegut

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Mysterious Stranger” by Kurt Vonnegut, 1961

The speaker highlights the paradox of loving someone despite recognizing severe flaws, suggesting love can coexist with critical judgment.

In simple terms: Love can exist even when we see flaws.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s contradictions.

Themes

love paradox humanity judgment relationships

Mood

conflicted thoughtful ironic

Type

philosophical literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • family dynamics
  • personal relationships
  • self‑acceptance

Key Concepts

Existentialism cognitive dissonance subjective morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you love someone despite their flaws?
  • How does this paradox affect your view of relationships?
A Different Perspective

Love may blind us to truth, leading to denial or self‑deception.

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