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“To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it; Whenever you're right, shut up.” quote by Ogden Nash
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“To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it; Whenever you're right, shut up.”

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Marriage Advice,” 1935

Healthy relationships thrive on humility: admit mistakes, stay quiet when right, and keep love central.

In simple terms: Admit mistakes, stay quiet when right.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility in marriage.

Themes

humility communication love

Mood

lighthearted wise

Type

advice humorous

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • conflict resolution
  • daily interactions
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

relationship dynamics emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you speak up in a disagreement?
  • How do you balance humility with self‑advocacy?
A Different Perspective

Constant silence may suppress needed honesty.

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