Wednesday, September 13, 2023

day no. 16,396: to the death

“Marriage is a duel to the death, which no man of honor should decline.” — G.K. Chesterton

Marriage is like a fight scheduled for tweve rounds with two participants both hoping it goes the distance. Neither wants to knock the other out nor knock the other down so often as to win by TKO; but neither also pulls their punches or would want the other to pull theirs. It is an honest battle where you want the other to give you their best shot and wouldn't think of holding back your best from them. 

Marriage is like a fight that no one wins unless they both do. It is a fight that everyone loses if any one does.

No man worth his salt would turn down such an opportunity. It is a glorious expedition that promises to end in death only after a lifetime of adventure.

“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success.” — Ernest Shackleton, Ad placed for Antarctic Adventure

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