Quote by Iris Murdoch

One doesn't have to get anywhere in a marriage. It's not a public conveyance.

One doesn't have to get anywhere in a marriage. It's not a p

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In this quote, the underlying message is that a marriage should not be viewed as a means to reach a specific destination or goal. It emphasizes that a marriage is not like a public transportation system where the purpose is reaching a destination; instead, it is a union of two individuals who come together to share their lives. The quote suggests that the focus should be on the journey and the connection between partners rather than on achieving external status or societal expectations.

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