I think there are two kinds of marriage, " Ethel said thoughtfully. "One is a comfortable partnership, where two people share the same hopes and fears, raise children as a team, and give each other comfort and help." She was talking about herself and Bernie, Daisy realized. "The other is a wild passion, madness and joy and sex, possibly with someone completely unsuitable, maybe someone you don't admire or don't even really like." She was thinking about her affair with Fitz, Daisy felt sure. She held her breath: she knew Ethel was now telling her the raw truth. "I've been lucky. I've had both, " Ethel said. "And here's my advice to you. If you get the chance of the mad kind of love, grab it with both hands, and to hell with the consequences. Ken Follett
About This Quote

The quote is there for those who finds it hard to decide if they should marry or not. Most of the times it is the way in which the person has been raised about marital relationships. This quote does not mean you will not get married or you should be with one particular person. It is only the way in which the person handles love and marriage. The quote is suggesting that when in love, one should always go with the flow and take the risk of falling in love with someone who is not right for you.

Source: Winter Of The World

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