Marriage Quote by Margot Livesey
““..he had found himself thinking that marriage was not merely an empty ritual. It was a plea for patience on the part of those involved, and for the mercy on the part of bystanders.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of the Spirits, 2005
Marriage is portrayed as a patient, merciful commitment rather than an empty ritual.
In simple terms: Marriage is patient, merciful, not empty.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth and patience in relationships.
Themes
marriage
patience
mercy
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
fictional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- relationship building
Key Concepts
relationship dynamics
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What does patience mean in partnership?
- How can mercy improve marriage?
A Different Perspective
May idealize marriage.
![“We [should not] make the mistake of thinking that marriage will provide the ultimate satisfaction for which we all hunger. To assume so would be to be guilty of blasphemy. Only God satisfies the hungry heart. Marriage is but one of the channels He uses to enable us to taste how deeply satisfying…” quote by Sinclair B. Ferguson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da4/sinclair-b-ferguson-3915_assuming_we-should-not-make-the-mistake-of-thinki_1123892.jpg)
![“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)
