Quote by Carla Bruni

I thought marriage was something very quiet and very regular and very bourgeois.

I thought marriage was something very quiet and very regular

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker had a conventional and predictable perception of marriage. They associated it with a quiet and ordinary life, typically associated with bourgeoisie values and traditions. It implies that they held a conservative mindset, potentially viewing marriage as unexciting or lacking in spontaneity, contrasting with notions such as adventure and passion.

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Marriage

By Carla Bruni

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