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Day life Quote by Thomas More

“Marriage is an Athenic weaving together of families, of two souls with their individual fates and destinies, of time and eternity - everyday life married to the timeless mysteries of the soul.” quote by Thomas More
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“Marriage is an Athenic weaving together of families, of two souls with their individual fates and destinies, of time and eternity - everyday life married to the timeless mysteries of the soul.”

Thomas More

About This Quote

Source Treatise: Utopia, 1516

More likens marriage to weaving families and souls together across time, merging daily life with eternal mysteries.

In simple terms: Marriage weaves families and souls together forever.

Key Takeaway

Value marriage as a deep, timeless partnership.

Themes

marriage family spirituality time eternity union

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical personal

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • spiritual practice
  • long‑term relationships

Key Concepts

metaphor philosophy social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does marriage evolve over time?
  • What spiritual aspects do couples share?
A Different Perspective

Weaving metaphor may oversimplify complexities.

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