Marriage is a multifaceted partnership that involves love, challenges, and a constant evolution of companionship. To capture the various dimensions of marriage, we’ve compiled a collection of quotes categorized into themes: Funny, Motivational, Reflective on Struggles and Inspirational.
Funny Marriage Quotes
Humor can be a crucial ingredient in a successful marriage. These quotes shed a light-hearted perspective on the everyday realities of married life.
“Marriage is the only war in which you sleep with the enemy.” – Francois de La Rochefoucauld
A playful nod to the everyday battles and make-ups that characterize marriage.
“Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow Internet to see who they really are.” – Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell’s quote humorously suggests that patience and true colors are tested under pressure – even technological!
“I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” – Rita Rudner
Rita Rudner’s witticism captures the enduring, playful side of companionship in marriage.
“When a man opens a car door for his wife, it’s either a new car or a new wife.” – Prince Philip
A cheeky observation on chivalry and the surprises of married life.
“My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.” – Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield’s classic one-liner about the unexpected turns of marriage.
“An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets, the more interested he is in her.” – Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie offers a witty perspective on growing old together with a touch of humor.
“Marriage is a workshop… where the husband works and the wife shops.” – Unknown
A humorous take on the traditional roles within many marriages.
“Marriage is like a deck of cards. In the beginning, all you need is two hearts and a diamond. By the end, you wish you had a club and a spade.” – Unknown
This quote uses card game imagery to humorously reflect on the challenges of marriage.
“I told my wife the truth. I told her I was seeing a psychiatrist. Then she told me the truth: that she was seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender.” – Rodney Dangerfield
Another humorous jab at marital misunderstandings from Rodney Dangerfield.
“Why do married people live longer? Scientists say it’s because they laugh more. It’s either that or the fact that they haven’t had time to make any other plans.” – Unknown
A lighthearted joke about the longevity and busyness of married life.
“The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.” – Henny Youngman
Henny Youngman’s succinct and humorous take on the elusive formula for marital bliss.
Motivational Marriage Quotes
We started with funny quotes, but now lets see some motivation. These quotes are meant to inspire and affirm the commitment and shared goals that strengthen a marriage.
“The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. A mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace.” – Fawn Weaver
This quote emphasizes the essence of partnership and mutual support in marriage.
“Marriage stands the test of times when both you and your spouse work towards making things better. And we are tested the most when we face adversities. If you can sail through the adversities as one, as a team, then you have won half the battle.” – Unknown
A call to unite and face challenges together, reinforcing the bond that adversity can strengthen.
“Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
This quote from Saint-Exupéry beautifully illustrates the outward, forward-facing nature of true partnership.
“Marriage does not guarantee you will be together forever, it’s only paper. It takes love, respect, trust, understanding, friendship, and faith in your relationship to make it last.” – Unknown
A powerful reminder of the foundational elements required for a lasting marriage.
“In marriage, when we honor and celebrate each other, we’re freed up to be the best people we can be.” – Dr. Sue Johnson
This quote emphasizes the positive impact of mutual respect and celebration in marriage.
“The difference between an ordinary marriage and an extraordinary marriage is in giving just a little ‘extra’ every day, as often as possible, for as long as we both shall live.” – Fawn Weaver Fawn Weaver highlights the importance of continual effort and those little extras that make a marriage extraordinary.
“Marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every day.” – Barbara De Angelis
Barbara De Angelis frames marriage as an ongoing action, emphasizing daily acts of love as the core of marital success.
“A good marriage isn’t something you find; it’s something you make, and you have to keep on making it.” – Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas underscores the active, creative effort required to build and sustain a good marriage.
“Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate.” – Barnett R. Brickner
This quote shifts the focus from seeking the perfect partner to being a great partner, a key to successful relationships.
“Marriages, like a garden, take time to grow. But the harvest is rich unto those who patiently and tenderly care for the ground.” – Darlene Schacht
A beautiful analogy comparing marriage to a garden, highlighting the rewards of patience and care.
“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.” – Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks captures the transformative power of deep, committed love found in marriage.
Quotes about Struggles in Marriage
Marriage isn’t always easy. These quotes delve into the complexities and challenges that can occur, offering perspective and solace.
“Every marriage has difficult moments, but real beauty emerges when you work through them together.” – Unknown
This quote highlights the importance of teamwork in overcoming difficulties.
“Marriage is not about age; it’s about finding the right person.” – Sophia Bush
Sophia Bush focuses on the significance of compatibility over timing or age, essential for navigating marital challenges.
“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” – Dave Meurer
Dave Meurer’s insight reminds us that embracing differences is key to lasting harmony.
“Marriage is not about finding a person you can live with, it’s about finding the person you can’t live without.” – Unknown
This quote reminds us that despite challenges, the essence of marriage is about deep, indispensable connection.
“The true test of a marriage comes when one partner is hopeless, and the other is annoyed. Love is what makes you stick together when you’re both unbearable.” – Unknown
A candid look at the perseverance needed when both partners are at their limits.
“All marriages have tough times. It’s how you react during those times that defines your relationship.” – Unknown
This quote emphasizes the importance of responses and actions during difficult periods as the true strength of a marriage.
“Marriage is not a house or even a tent. It is before that, and colder: The edge of the forest, the edge of the desert, the unpainted stairs at the back where we squat outside, eating popcorn.” – Louise Erdrich
Louise Erdrich beautifully illustrates marriage as an ongoing, sometimes raw journey, rather than a finished or comfortable destination.
“Sometimes marriage just isn’t easy. But easy doesn’t make it any less beautiful.” – Unknown An encouragement that acknowledges difficulties without diminishing the beauty and value of the marriage.
“A marriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.” – Andre Maurois
Andre Maurois draws an analogy to highlight that conflict is a natural part of any dynamic, meaningful relationship, including marriage.
“In every marriage, more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage.” – Robert Anderson
A profound reminder that continual commitment is a choice to focus on the positives that sustain the marriage.
“Trouble and perplexity drive me to prayer, and prayer drives away perplexity and trouble.” – Philip Melanchthon
This quote suggests using faith and spirituality as tools to navigate the complexities and trials in a marriage.
Inspirational Marriage Quotes
Marriage blends two lives into a shared journey filled with dreams and challenges. These inspirational quotes capture the essence of this enduring bond, offering guidance and encouragement to cherish and grow together in love.
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” – Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou’s words beautifully capture the boundless and hopeful nature of love in overcoming any obstacle.
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn
A simple yet profound reminder from Audrey Hepburn about the importance of supporting and cherishing one another.
“We loved with a love that was more than love.” – Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe’s poetic expression highlights the deep, almost ineffable quality of profound romantic connection.
“What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life—to strengthen each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in all pain, to be one with each other in silent unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting?” – George Eliot
This quote from George Eliot eloquently speaks to the deep and abiding partnership that marriage can offer.
“Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.” – Robert Browning
Browning’s invitation to grow old together reflects a forward-looking optimism and the joy of sharing life’s later years.
“There is no remedy for love but to love more.” – Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau suggests a heartwarming solution to the complexities of love: embracing it even more fully.
“Marriage, ultimately, is the practice of becoming passionate friends.” – Harville Hendrix
This quote highlights the friendship at the core of every romantic partnership, suggesting that passion and deep friendship are entwined.
“In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities.” – Janos Arany
A quote full of hope and the boundless possibilities that love and commitment can bring into our lives.
“A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.” – André Maurois
Maurois beautifully captures the essence of marriage as an ongoing dialogue that, no matter how long it lasts, always leaves the partners wishing for more.
“Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.” – Jennifer Smith
This quote from Jennifer Smith highlights the intricate, day-by-day construction of a shared life and love story, likening it to a detailed and beautiful mosaic.
“The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they’re right if you love to be with them all the time.” – Julia Child
Julia Child offers a simple yet profound insight into marital happiness, emphasizing the joy of constant companionship with the right person.