We're our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.
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Some marriages are made in heaven, Mine was made in Hong Kong, by the same people who make those little rubber pork chops they sell in the pet department at Kmart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously suggests that some marriages are idyllic while the speaker's marriage is playfully regarded as less than perfect.
Tom Robbins uses this quote to evoke humor by likening his marriage to a product made by a toy manufacturer rather than something divine. It suggests a light-hearted view of relationships, emphasizing that while some may see marriages as heavenly, his experience is more whimsical and down-to-earth, pointing to the imperfections and absurdities that can exist in love and partnership.
Themes
MarriageHumorLoveRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote at a wedding reception to bring some laughter to the gathering.
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