Some might think the marriage institution is quite outdated, but when you truly think about it, it is pretty amazing. To devote yourself to just that one special person, to build a future life together, and even maybe to have kids sounds like something from a fairy tale! All the better if you can choose to have two surnames after this alliance—then you instantly become a princess or some fancy baroness. However, marriage is, of course, not the play-pretend act of becoming imaginary royalty, but rather hard work of keeping the love alive and the spark alight. Sometimes it’s the greatest fun, yet sometimes, you wish you’d never have said that final Yes for a moment here and there. And to encompass the roller coaster of this institution in the best way possible, we’ve gathered here some of the best marriage quotes that we’ve found.
Some of these smart quotes are also funny, giving you a lighter take on the matter. Other marriage quotes are pretty deep, talking about the aspirations of eternal love and dedication. Still, some manage to round up all of the things above in just a sentence, and those are by far the best quotes. So, truly, no matter at which stage you are in your marriage, these inspiring quotes will sound relatable, supportive, and motivating.
So, scroll just a tiny notch down below and check out our collection of beautiful marriage quotes! Don’t forget to vote for the wise words that resonate the most with you and, of course, share this article with your very special someone!
#1
“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche
― Friedrich Nietzsche
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#2
“My husband and I have never considered divorce... murder sometimes, but never divorce.” ― Joyce Brothers
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#3
“Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.” — Jennifer Smith
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#4
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao Tzu
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“Love doesn’t make the world go round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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“Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is.” — Louis de Bernières
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“My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me.” — Winston Churchill
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“Marriage doesn’t make you happy, you make your marriage happy.” — Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott
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“Being in a long marriage is a little bit like that nice cup of coffee every morning – I might have it every day, but I still enjoy it.” — Stephen Gaines
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“Being someone’s first love may be great, but to be their last is beyond perfect.”
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“What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility.” - Leo Tolstoy
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“Marriage is a risk; I think it’s a great and glorious risk, as long as you embark on the adventure in the same spirit.” — Cate Blanchett
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“The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.” — Henny Youngman
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“Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music, and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays." — Henny Youngman
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“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” — Billy Crystal, 'When Harry Met Sally'
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“By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.” ― Socrates
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“The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. Mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace.” — Fawn Weaver
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“Sensual pleasures have the fleeting brilliance of a comet; a happy marriage has the tranquility of a lovely sunset.” — Ann Landers
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#19
“Love is like a friendship caught on fire.” — Bruce Lee
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#20
“An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets, the more interested he is in her.” ― Agatha Christie
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