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Hi this is Tutor Nick P and this is Quotes 205. Today we have another one by
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Ben Franklin or Benjamin Franklin. And like I've said in many videos I've done
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a lot by him already. So if you like this one go back and check some of the
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previous ones. He always has good quotes and he always has something good to say.
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All right. Let's look at today's quote. Today's quote is ' Keep your eyes wide
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open before marriage and half shot afterwards. " Okay. It's actually a little
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humorous at the same time. Let's continue with the note here. With the first part
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of this quote Ben Franklin he's warning you to be very careful who you choose
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for a marriage partner. It is supposed to be a lifetime commitment. So you better
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make the right choice. So you had better choose wisely. Keep in mind the term
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marriage material. You know does that person have the qualities that's
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suitable for a husband or wife. Okay. Let's go on. Does this person have the
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qualities you want in spouse ? Does he or she have the qualities to deal with
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difficult times that we all sooner or later face in a marriage ? Okay good, and
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the second part of the quote is advising you to overlook or not let small or
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trivial annoyances become a big problem in your marriage. Nobody is perfect. You
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won't get a perfect person. So there will always be some, at least there will be
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some minor issues. If there's some minor issues don't pick on them. Don't nag on
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them. That's why you know keep your eyes half shut pretend you don't see them. Let
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minor things go pretend you don't see them.You know, just go on. Allow enough
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freedom and for a marriage to go smoothly. Basically
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that's what he's trying to let you know with this quote. It's very good quote.
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Anyway, I hope you got it. I hope it's clear. Thank you for your time. Bye-bye.