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When marrying, ask yourself this question: Do you believe that you will be able to converse well with this person into your old age? Everything else in marriage is transitory.

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This quote by Friedrich Nietzsche highlights the importance of conversational compatibility in marriage. It suggests that a successful and enduring marriage depends on the ability to engage in meaningful conversations with one's partner even in old age. According to Nietzsche, everything else in a marriage is temporary and subject to change.
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Philosopher, German
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher known for his critical works on morality, religion, culture, and the human condition.
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