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Ann Landers

Sensual pleasures have the fleeting brilliance of a comet a happy marriage has the tranquillity of a lovely sunset.

Marriage

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Short-term physical enjoyment is intense but quickly fades away, like the brief flash of a comet in the sky. In contrast, a good marriage offers a steady, peaceful happiness that lasts over time, similar to the calm beauty of a sunset.

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