Quote by John Updike

That a marriage ends is less than ideal; but all things end under heaven, and if temporality is held to be invalidating, then nothing real succeeds.

That a marriage ends is less than ideal; but all things end

Summary

This quote suggests that while the ending of a marriage may not be preferable, it is a natural occurrence as everything in life eventually comes to an end. If one views the impermanence of things as a reason to disregard their value or significance, then nothing in this world can be considered as genuine or successful. It implies that acknowledging and accepting the transitory nature of relationships is necessary to maintain a realistic perspective on life's ebbs and flows.

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Marriage

By John Updike

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