Quote by Ogden Nash

Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other who never forgets them.

Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never re

Summary

This quote cleverly captures an aspect of the dynamics in a marriage. It highlights the complementary nature of partners, where one person may often forget dates and events, while the other person is consistently mindful of important occasions like birthdays. It humorously represents the union of two different types of memory, emphasizing how couples can support and balance each other's strengths and weaknesses.

By Ogden Nash

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