Quote by Guy de Maupassant

It is better to be unhappy in love than unhappy in marriage, but some people manage to be both.

It is better to be unhappy in love than unhappy in marriage,

Summary

This quote suggests that being unhappy in love, or experiencing heartbreak in relationships, is still preferable to being unhappy in a lifelong commitment like marriage. However, it acknowledges that there are individuals who unfortunately find themselves unhappy in both love and marriage, expressing the possibility of enduring disappointment in both areas. Ultimately, it highlights the complexity of human relationships and the varying degrees of fulfillment one can find within them.

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Marriage

By Guy de Maupassant

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