60+ Quotes to Celebrate Love and Partnership in Marriage

Introduction

Marriage is a beautiful journey of love, companionship, and growth. It's a partnership that thrives on mutual respect, understanding, and a shared commitment to building a life together. Whether you're newlyweds or have been married for decades, these quotes capture the essence of marital love and partnership. Let's explore words of wisdom that celebrate the joys, challenges, and enduring nature of marriage.

Quotes About New Beginnings

Starting a new life together is an exhilarating experience. These quotes capture the excitement and promise of newlywed bliss:

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." - Audrey Hepburn

"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." - David Viscott

"A marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's the way you love your partner every day." - Barbara De Angelis

"The highest happiness on earth is the happiness of marriage." - William Lyon Phelps

Quotes on Building a Strong Foundation

A lasting marriage is built on trust, communication, and teamwork. These quotes emphasize the importance of these fundamental elements:

"A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences." - Dave Meurer

"The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they're right if you love to be with them all the time." - Julia Child

"Marriage is not about finding a person you can live with, it's about finding the person you can't live without." - Unknown

"The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church or synagogue." - Barbara De Angelis

"A good marriage is where both people feel like they're getting the better end of the deal." - Anne Lamott

Navigating Challenges Together

Every marriage faces obstacles, but overcoming them together strengthens the bond:

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin

"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved." - Victor Hugo

"Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." - Franklin P. Jones

"Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads, which sew people together through the years." - Simone Signoret

"Marriage is not a sprint; it's a marathon. It's not about speed; it's about endurance." - Unknown

Celebrating Milestones and Achievements

Recognizing shared accomplishments and marking important dates keeps the love alive:

"The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret." - Henny Youngman

"In terms of my marriage, you know, falling in love with my husband was by far the best thing that's ever happened to me." - Caroline Kennedy

"There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage." - Martin Luther

"A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance, and tenacity. The order varies for any given year." - Paul Sweeney

"The bonds of matrimony are like any other bonds - they mature slowly." - Peter De Vries

The Power of Commitment

Dedication and loyalty form the backbone of a strong marriage:

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin

"Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day." - Barbara De Angelis

"To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with." - Mark Twain

"Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how much you love each other every single day." - Unknown

"The difference between an ordinary marriage and an extraordinary marriage is in giving just a little extra every day, as often as possible, for as long as you both shall live." - Fawn Weaver

Nurturing Romance and Intimacy

Keeping the spark alive is crucial for a vibrant marriage:

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." - Lao Tzu

"Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new." - Ursula K. Le Guin

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds." - Nicholas Sparks

"Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze." - Elinor Glyn

"To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the loving cup, whenever you're wrong, admit it; whenever you're right, shut up." - Ogden Nash

Humor and Lightheartedness in Marriage

Laughter is often the best medicine in a marriage:

"I love being married. It's so great to find one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." - Rita Rudner

"Marriage is like a walk in the park... Jurassic Park." - Unknown

"By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher." - Socrates

"I married for love, but the obvious side benefit of having someone around to find my glasses cannot be ignored." - Cameron Esposito

"Marriage has no guarantees. If that's what you're looking for, go live with a car battery." - Erma Bombeck

Wisdom from Long-lasting Marriages

Couples who've been married for decades offer invaluable insights:

"The secret to a happy marriage is if you can be at peace with someone within four walls, if you are content because the one you love is near to you, either upstairs or downstairs, or in the same room, and you feel that warmth that you don't find very often, then that is what love is all about." - Bruce Forsyth

"A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short." - Andre Maurois

"The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. A mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace." - Fawn Weaver

"A long-lasting marriage is built by two people who believe in -and live by- the solemn promise they made." - Darlene Schacht

"Happiness in marriage is a moment by moment choice. A decision to love, forgive, grow and grow old together." - Fawn Weaver

Love in Different Seasons of Life

Love evolves and deepens as couples grow together:

"Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable." - Bruce Lee

"A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love." - Pearl S. Buck

"Marriage is not a ritual or an end. It is a long, intricate, intimate dance together and nothing matters more than your own sense of balance and your choice of partner." - Amy Bloom

"Love seems the swiftest, but it is the slowest of all growths. No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century." - Mark Twain

"There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage." - Martin Luther

Quotes on Forgiveness and Understanding

Compromise and forgiveness are essential for a harmonious marriage:

"A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers." - Ruth Bell Graham

"The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest." - Unknown

"Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins." - Langdon Mitchell

"The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother." - Theodore Hesburgh

"In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage." - Robert Anderson

The Joy of Growing Old Together

The beauty of lasting love shines through in these quotes:

"I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you." - Ben Folds

"Grow old with me, the best is yet to be." - Robert Browning

"If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk through my garden forever." - Alfred Tennyson

"The older I get, the less time I want to spend with the part of the human race that didn't marry me." - Robert Brault

"To keep the fire burning brightly, there's one easy rule: keep the two logs together, near enough to keep each other warm, and far enough apart - about a finger's breadth - for breathing room. Good fire, good marriage, same rule." - Marnie Reed Crowell

Additional Inspiring Quotes

To round out our collection, here are a few more quotes that celebrate the beauty of marriage:

"A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences." - Dave Meurer

"Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story." - Jennifer Smith

"The essence of marriage is companionship, and the woman you face across the coffee urn every morning for ninety-nine years must be both able to appreciate your jokes and to sympathize with your aspirations." - Elbert Hubbard

"Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same." - Helen Keller

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin

"The goal in marriage is not to think alike, but to think together." - Robert C. Dodds

"Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash." - Joyce Brothers

Conclusion

These 60+ quotes remind us of the beauty, challenges, and rewards of marriage. They celebrate the unique bond between two people who choose to share their lives. Whether you're just starting your marital journey or have been together for years, may these words inspire you to cherish your partnership and continue growing in love.

What's your favorite quote about marriage? Share it in the comments below! And why not surprise your spouse by leaving one of these quotes somewhere they'll find it? It's a simple way to celebrate your love and keep the spark alive in your relationship.