"I married a wonderful doctor, and I was very happy - period"
- Claudette Colbert
About this Quote
This quote by Claudette Colbert talks to the pleasure and contentment she discovered in her marriage. She is expressing her satisfaction with her option of partner and the life they have actually constructed together. She is emphasizing the importance of her marital relationship and the happiness it brings her. Her usage of the word "duration" suggests that she is not searching for anything else to make her happy, which her marital relationship suffices. This quote is a testimony to the power of love and friendship, and how it can bring pleasure and fulfillment to our lives. It is a pointer that we need to value the relationships we have and be grateful for the people in our lives.
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