Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.
Oliver GoldsmithRead
It seemed to me pretty plain, that they had more of love than matrimony in them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the idea that the essence of love often surpasses the formal institution of marriage.
Oliver Goldsmith reflects on the nature of love versus matrimony, suggesting that genuine affection and emotional connection are more significant than the legal or societal bindings of marriage. He implies that true love flourishes independently of the formalities often associated with marital commitments, highlighting that the depth of feeling is what truly matters.
Themes
LoveMatrimonyRelationshipsAffectionCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, you might say, 'As Oliver Goldsmith noted, there's often more love in a partnership than in the label of marriage.'
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