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End of time Quote by Mark Twain

“It is my prayer, it is my longing, that we may pass from this life together—a longing which shall never perish from the earth, but shall have place in the heart of every wife that loves, until the end of time; and it shall be called by my name. But if one of us must go first, it is my prayer that…” quote by Mark Twain
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““It is my prayer, it is my longing, that we may pass from this life together—a longing which shall never perish from the earth, but shall have place in the heart of every wife that loves, until the end of time; and it shall be called by my name. But if one of us must go first, it is my prayer that it shall be I; for he is strong, I am weak, I am not so necessary to him as he is to me—life without him would not be life; how could I endure it? This prayer is also immortal, and will not cease from being offered up while my race continues. I am the first wife; and in the last wife I shall be repeated.””

Mark Twain

About This Quote

A prayer expressing deep devotion and willingness to sacrifice for a beloved, reflecting eternal love and self‑sacrifice

In simple terms: Love expressed as a lifelong, self‑less commitment

Key Takeaway

Cherish and honor deep, enduring love

Themes

love sacrifice eternity

Mood

romantic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • weddings
  • anniversary vows
  • literary monologues

Key Concepts

spirituality marital devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance self‑sacrifice with self‑care?
  • What does eternal love mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Idealized love may overlook personal autonomy

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