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“I maintain that it should cost as much to get married as to get divorced. Make it look like marriage is worth as much as divorce, even if it ain't.” quote by Will Rogers
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“I maintain that it should cost as much to get married as to get divorced. Make it look like marriage is worth as much as divorce, even if it ain't.”

Will Rogers

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Address, 1930s

Marriage should be valued as highly as divorce, implying that the cost and effort invested in marriage should match the seriousness of ending it.

In simple terms: Marriage should cost as much as divorce.

Key Takeaway

Invest fully in marriage to avoid divorce.

Themes

marriage value relationship economics

Mood

pragmatic serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • wedding planning
  • marital counseling
  • legal agreements
  • financial budgeting

Key Concepts

social contract commitment financial planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a marriage worth the investment?
  • How can couples ensure mutual commitment?
A Different Perspective

May overlook emotional aspects of marriage.

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