Love is the most terrible, and also the most generous of the passions; it is the only one which includes in its dreams the happiness of someone else.
Alphonse KarrRead
Love in marriage should be the accomplishment of a beautiful dream, and not, as it too often is, the end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marriage should be the realization of a cherished dream rather than its conclusion.
This quote emphasizes that love in marriage should be seen as the culmination of a beautiful dream rather than a point where that dream ends. It suggests that the journey of love should continue to flourish and evolve within the marriage, resulting in a lasting fulfillment rather than merely achieving a goal.
Themes
LoveMarriageDreamRelationshipFulfillment
In practice
Example use cases
A wedding toast where you reflect on the joy of marriage being a lifelong journey.
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