Marriage Quote by Mary Heaton Vorse
“We all marry strangers. All men are strangers to all women.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Woman’s World, 1915
Marriage pairs strangers, highlighting the unknown nature of intimacy and the need for effort to know each other.
In simple terms: Marriage starts with strangers.
Key Takeaway
Invest time to truly know your partner.
Themes
relationships
marriage
human connection
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
relationship
When to use this quote
- first meetings
- long‑term partnerships
- cultural expectations
Key Concepts
unknown
intimacy
social contracts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can couples take to learn each other?
- How does recognizing strangerhood improve marriage?
A Different Perspective
Assuming familiarity can lead to miscommunication.
![“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)
