Quote by A. P. Herbert

The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep.

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This quote suggests that if two people can coexist in a long-term relationship without ever having significant disagreements, it indicates a lack of individuality, assertiveness, or passion in their personalities. Comparing them to sheep, the quote implies that such an absence of conflict may be admirable in docile and submissive animals but does not reflect the complexities of human relationships where differing opinions and conflicts are natural and necessary for growth and intimacy.

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