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“If they lost the incredible conviction that they can change their wives or husbands, marriage would collapse at once.” quote by Logan Pearsall Smith
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“If they lost the incredible conviction that they can change their wives or husbands, marriage would collapse at once.”

Logan Pearsall Smith

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Book of the Dead, 1910

If people lose belief in their power to change spouses, marriage would instantly fail.

In simple terms: Believing you can change a partner keeps marriage alive.

Key Takeaway

Recognize personal agency in relationships.

Themes

relationships power marriage

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

control agency dependency

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you influence a partner without trying to control?
  • What limits personal agency in relationships?
A Different Perspective

Assumes change is always possible, ignoring mutual respect.

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