Quote by John Dryden, Marriage

We lov'd, and we lov'd as long as we couldTil our love was lov'd out in us both;But our marriage is dead, when the pleasure has fled:'Twas pleasure that made it an oath.

We lov'd, and we lov'd as long as we couldTil our love was l

Summary

This quote emphasizes the fleeting nature of love and the deterioration of a marriage when pleasure dissipates. It suggests that the initial passion and enjoyment in a relationship are vital to its existence and commitment. Once the pleasure diminishes, the love wanes, leading to the demise of the marriage. The quote implies that love alone is not enough to sustain a relationship; rather, it is the pleasure and fulfillment derived from it that solidify the commitment.

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Divorce

By John Dryden, Marriage

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