That's right, ' Mel said. 'Some vassal would come along and spear the bastard in the name of love. Or whatever the fuck it was they fought over in those days.' Same things we fight over these days, ' Terri said. Laura said, 'Nothing's changed.

Raymond Carver
About This Quote

A quote from Mel Brooks' movie "Blazing Saddles, " is the perfect example of what marriage is all about. There are many things that can bring couples to their knees, but love is definitely one of them. Many people believe that marriage is a boring, mundane task filled with heartbreak and failure. Nothing could be further from the truth! Marriage is about having fun, loving one another and being there for each other when the going gets tough.

Like in this quote, it's not about not falling down or getting up again. It's about rising to the occasion when needed most, just like Mel said.

Source: Where Im Calling From: New And Selected Stories

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