Wedding quote by Bess Truman

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You may invite the entire 35th Division to your wedding if you want to. I guess its going to be yours as well as mine.
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"You may invite the entire 35th Division to your wedding if you want to. I guess it's going to be yours as well as mine. We might as well have the church full while we are at it"

- Bess Truman

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Bess Truman's quote shows a personal and rather funny touch on the traditional characteristics of wedding planning. Her mention of the "35th Division" offers a glance into the particular historic and personal context she was operating within. This reference is likely linked to her husband, Harry S. Truman, who served as a captain in the 35th Division throughout World War I, recommending familiarity and possibly affection toward members of that military system. The mention of inviting a whole division to her wedding event is clearly embellishment, communicating her lively willingness to accommodate a comprehensive visitor list.

This statement highlights the collaborative spirit intrinsic in wedding event planning and underscores the joint nature of marital relationship itself. By saying, "I guess it's going to be yours as well as mine," Bess acknowledges that the wedding event-- and in a larger sense, the marital relationship-- is a shared affair. There's an implicit recognition of compromise and partnership throughout life's events, beginning with the wedding event.

Furthermore, Bess's quip about having "the church full while we are at it" may indicate her desire to make the wedding event a grand and inclusive affair. This could be a reflection of her social values, emphasizing communal celebration and assistance. Moreover, it shows a useful approach-- if a huge wedding is inevitable, one might as well embrace it and delight in the celebration with as numerous enjoyed ones as possible.

The quote provides insight into Bess Truman's personality-- someone who is practical, funny, and perhaps a bit sardonic. It suggests a down-to-earth mindset, dismissing possible stress about wedding details in favor of taking pleasure in the minute. Eventually, this quote encapsulates a light-hearted viewpoint on what can frequently be a complex and stress-filled occasion, highlighting joy, unity, and collective celebration.

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Bess Truman This quote is written / told by Bess Truman between February 13, 1885 and October 18, 1982. She was a famous First Lady from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Wedding. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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