Quote by Paul Getty

I have never been given to envy - save for the envy I feel toward those people who have the ability to make a marriage work and endure happily.

I have never been given to envy - save for the envy I feel t

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's lack of envy towards others except when it comes to those who have successful and happy marriages. It implies that the speaker longs for the ability to maintain a lasting, fulfilling relationship, as they acknowledge that such unions require effort and perseverance. The quote highlights the speaker's yearning and admiration for those who possess the qualities needed to create and sustain a harmonious marriage.

By Paul Getty

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