Convenience Quote by Rajneesh
“What is marriage now, or what has it ever been? - just a painful suffering, a long suffering, with false smiling faces. It has simply proved to be a misery. At the most it can be just a convenience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi, Rajneesh, 1975
Marriage is portrayed as a source of pain and pretense, reduced to convenience rather than fulfillment.
In simple terms: Marriage seen as painful and false.
Key Takeaway
Question the purpose of marriage.
Themes
disillusionment
relationships
pain
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- marriage counseling
- cultural expectations
- relationship therapy
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Is marriage inherently harmful or is it shaped by expectations?
- How can one find authenticity in relationships?
A Different Perspective
Not all marriages are painful; many find deep partnership.
