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Penalties Quote by Lionel Strachey

“The penalty for getting the woman you want is that you must keep her.” quote by Lionel Strachey
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“The penalty for getting the woman you want is that you must keep her.”

Lionel Strachey

About This Quote

Source Play: The Penalty, 1925

Keeping the woman you desire requires ongoing commitment and responsibility.

In simple terms: Desire demands upkeep.

Key Takeaway

Maintain relationships responsibly.

Themes

love commitment responsibility relationships ethics

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • relationship workshops
  • personal vows

Key Concepts

marriage long‑term partnership ethical duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities accompany love?
  • How do you balance desire and duty?
A Different Perspective

Commitment can become burdensome.

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