Quote by Paula McLain

They had as good a shot at making it as anyone did, but what if marriage didn't solve anything and didn't save anyone even a little bit? What then?

They had as good a shot at making it as anyone did, but what

Summary

This quote reflects on the uncertainty and skepticism surrounding the assumption that marriage can solve problems or bring about salvation. It raises the question of what happens if the widely held belief in marriage's transformative power proves untrue. It challenges the notion that marriage is a guaranteed solution or a source of salvation, suggesting that there might be alternative paths to achieving happiness and fulfilment, and encourages considering the possibility of finding individual strength and solutions outside the boundaries of traditional unions.

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Love Marriage Saving

By Paula McLain

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