Quote by P. G. [Sir Pelham Grenville] Wod

Marriage isn't a process of prolonging the life of love, but of mummifying the corpse.

Marriage isn't a process of prolonging the life of love, but

Summary

This quote suggests that marriage does not revive or sustain love, but rather preserves it in a stagnant state. It implies that the initial passion and excitement of love eventually fade away within a marriage, leaving only a lifeless and preserved version of what once was. The quote may be interpreted as a cynical view of marriage, challenging the notion that it is a source of eternal love and happiness.

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