Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marriage success is portrayed as random rather than a result of planning or choice.
- In plain terms
- Marriage happiness is luck.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that marriage outcomes vary randomly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love luck or choice?
- What makes a marriage?
Another view
Effort and choice do influence marriage.
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