Marriage has many pains, but celibacy has no pleasures.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marriage has its struggles, but being single lacks the joys of partnership.
- In plain terms
- Marriage has struggles, but being single has no joys.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept marriage's struggles for its unique pleasures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value in relationships?
- Is pain worth pleasure?
Another view
Many find deep fulfillment outside of marriage too.
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