Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The sum which two married people owe to one another defies calculation. It is an infinite debt, which can only be discharged through all eternity.

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Summary

This quote highlights the profound and immeasurable bond that exists between married individuals. It suggests that the value and depth of the commitment and love they share with each other cannot be quantified or expressed in mere numbers. The debt they owe to one another is seen as infinite, symbolizing a lifelong obligation that can never be fully repaid. It implies that their connection is timeless and can only be fulfilled and sustained throughout eternity.

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