Quotation by

Friedrich Nietzsche

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.

Friedrich Nietzsche

Marriage

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Before deciding to marry, consider whether you think you can have meaningful and enjoyable conversations with your partner throughout your entire life. Nietzsche suggests that good communication is the most lasting and important part of marriage, while other aspects will change or fade over time.

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