Being married Quote by Moliere
“At least it's better to be married than to be dead.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Imaginary Marriage, 1665
Choosing a partnership, even with flaws, is preferable to the finality of death.
In simple terms: Marriage is better than death.
Key Takeaway
Value relationships despite imperfections.
Themes
relationships
life choices
mortality
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- end‑of‑life decisions
Key Concepts
social contract
existential preference
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a partnership worthwhile?
- How do you define a good life?
A Different Perspective
Some may view marriage as oppressive, not a true alternative to death.
![“A lot of people [are] saying civil union," Faried told KDVR. "I don't like it being called that because I can get married to a female and it can be called a marriage. Why can't a female be married to a female and male be married to a male and it be called a marriage? You still have the same thing…” quote by Kenneth Faried](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/kenneth-faried-106860_because-i-can_a-lot-of-people-are-saying-civil-union-f_31787.jpg)
