Marriages are like pianos. They go in and out of tune.

Sarah Waters
About This Quote

Marriages are like pianos. They go in and out of tune. This quote is a commentary on marriage as a human institution. On one hand, it seems to promote marriage as an institution that will always go through rough times and be in need of repair. On the other hand, it seems to say that love can overcome all obstacles and fix broken relationships.

Source: The Paying Guests

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