Love Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft
““when two young people marry—even virtuous ones—it might also be fine if some circumstance checked their passion; if the memory of some prior attachment or disappointed affection made it, on one side at least, a match based on esteem rather than love. That would have them looking beyond the present moment, trying to make the whole of life worthwhile by making plans to regulate a friendship which ought to last until death.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, 1792
A marriage based on respect and shared purpose can endure beyond fleeting passion, creating lasting companionship.
In simple terms: Respectful partnership outlasts fleeting passion.
Key Takeaway
Seek relationships grounded in esteem.
Themes
marriage
respect
longterm partnership
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- arranged marriages
- longterm relationships
- friendship building
- life planning
Key Concepts
feminist philosophy
ethical love
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance respect and love in a partnership?
- What role does shared purpose play in lasting relationships?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing respect may ignore genuine emotional needs.
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