Quote by Albert Brooks

I had a very wise person tell me that he thinks marriage, when you're younger, you keep thinking you can fix things. That's what people do. And you can't really fix anything. It shouldn't be a massive difficult thing every day. Life's difficult enough.

I had a very wise person tell me that he thinks marriage, wh

Summary

This quote speaks to the idea that many people enter into marriage with the belief that they can fix any issues or problems that may arise in the relationship. However, the wisdom behind this statement suggests that trying to fix everything in a marriage might not be realistic or healthy. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of finding mutual harmony and avoiding unnecessary difficulties. Marriage shouldn't be viewed as a constant struggle and source of daily difficulty, but rather as a partnership that enriches life.

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Marriage

By Albert Brooks

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