Absence Quote by Wernher von Braun
““Your wife knew when she married you that you were also married to the sky, as men were married to the sea in bygone years. She knows that she'll have to put up with privations and long absences as long as you're any real good to her or to the world.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Rocket Men, 1965
Balancing personal sacrifice with professional ambition; love endures despite hardships caused by demanding work.
In simple terms: Love persists despite hardships from demanding work.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibilities, cherish relationships.
Themes
love
sacrifice
career
relationships
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- space missions
- long deployments
- family life
Key Concepts
commitment
personal cost
public service
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize loved ones when work is demanding?
- What boundaries protect family?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting personal life can erode relationships.
![“We got married drunk in Vegas . . . We dated for a year, and we got married at a drive-through chapel in a cab. [We thought] you have to go down to the courthouse and sign papers and stuff, so who knew? We were married, and apparently now that [Rob] is getting married for real, his lawyer dug up…” quote by Janeane Garofalo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3b5/janeane-garofalo-1940_cab_we-got-married-drunk-in-vegas-we-dated-f_1421309.jpg)
