Quote by Norman Mailer

There are four stages in a marriage. First there's the affair, then the marriage, then children and finally the fourth stage, without which you cannot know a woman, the divorce.

There are four stages in a marriage. First there's the affai

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the different stages that can be observed in a marriage. It suggests that an affair often precedes a formal commitment to marry, followed by the addition of children. However, the quote implies that the fourth and final stage in truly understanding a woman is the divorce. While it presents a somewhat cynical view of relationships, it emphasizes the potential challenges and transformations that can occur throughout the course of a marriage.

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Marriage

By Norman Mailer

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