You can't build marriage on a foundation of selfish hedonism, because that would be to promise people only roses, and marriage is also thorns.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marriage cannot rest on selfish pleasure alone; it requires enduring hardship too.
- In plain terms
- Marriage needs more than just pleasure; it needs commitment.
- What can you take from it?
- Relationships require facing difficulties, not just rewards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sustains a marriage?
- Is pleasure enough?
Another view
Mutual pleasure can be a valid part of relationships.
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