Quote by Washington Irving

Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.

Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the str

Summary

This quote highlights the complex and often contrasting nature of marriage. It suggests that being in a committed partnership can bring both joy and sorrow, symbolizing torment and felicity respectively. However, the reference to "strife and enmity of three" implies that when a third person or conflicting forces are involved, it can lead to discord and animosity within the marriage. Overall, the quote portrays marriage as a dynamic relationship that involves both happiness and challenges, depending on the circumstances and individuals involved.

Topics

By Washington Irving

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

There is too much sour grapes for my taste in the present Am

There is too much sour grapes for my taste in the present American attitude. The time to denounce the bankers was when we were all feeding off their gold plate; not now! At present they have not only my sympathy but my preference. They are the last representatives of our native industries.

Banks / Banking

To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism, to steal ideas

To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism, to steal ideas from many is research.

Authors & Writing

The day will dawn when all the people of Ireland will have t

The day will dawn when all the people of Ireland will have the desire for freedom to show. It is then we'll see the rising of the moon.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

Successful men follow the same advice they prescribe for oth

Successful men follow the same advice they prescribe for others.

You know what the critics are. If you tell the truth they on

You know what the critics are. If you tell the truth they only say you're cynical and it does an author no good to get a reputation for cynicism.

W. Somerset Maugham

I always say I am a realist, and my mom says, 'No, you just

I always say I am a realist, and my mom says, 'No, you just have anxiety.'

Jessica Chastain

The contribution of Islam to history and modern civilization

The contribution of Islam to history and modern civilization is the product of the efforts of peoples of many races and tongues which came to accept its way of life.

Life People History Products Effort Race

A lot of the songs start with an image. I was sitting there

A lot of the songs start with an image. I was sitting there playing the guitar and I pictured this old, dirty green car, with the window rolled down, in the hot, hot, hot Texas heat, and this beautiful woman I knew when I was a kid sitting behind the wheel, looking out at me.

In addition to the research, I enjoyed learning French and a

In addition to the research, I enjoyed learning French and assimilating the culture of another country.

If you're so pro-life, do me a favour: don't lock arms and b

If you're so pro-life, do me a favour: don't lock arms and block medical clinics. If you're so pro-life, lock arms and block cemeteries.

You don't know about me without you have read a book by the

You don't know about me without you have read a book by the name of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; but that ain't no matter. That book was made by Mr. Mark Twain, and he told the truth, mainly. There was things which he stretched, but mainly he told the truth.

Truth Adventure