Le mariage est un combat a outrage avant lequel les deux epoux demandent au ciel sa benediction, parce que s'aimer toujours est la plus temeraire des entreprises; le combat ne tarde pas a commencer, et la victoire, c'est-a-dire la liberte, demeure au plus adroit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marriage is a daring battle; love is the most reckless venture, and only the clever win freedom.
- In plain terms
- Marriage is a risky struggle where love is daring, and success favors the shrewd.
- What can you take from it?
- Success in marriage requires skill and mutual respect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can couples avoid conflict?
- What defines a 'clever' partner?
Another view
Not all marriages are battles; many are collaborative.
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