Marriage Quote by Sally Gardner
““If things were different, if there were no revolution, no war, no threads of light, if he were rich, would he go back to London with her and ask for her hand in marriage? He smiled, for the answer was simple. Yes, yes, he would.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, 2006
A character imagines an alternate life without conflict, concluding that love would still prevail.
In simple terms: Even without war, love endures.
Key Takeaway
Love persists despite circumstances.
Themes
love
choice
alternate realities
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- historical reflection
- fictional scenarios
Key Concepts
counterfactuals
romance
fate
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you choose if circumstances changed?
- Does love depend on external conditions?
A Different Perspective
The scenario ignores practical constraints of wealth and social status.
![“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)
