Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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Marriage is the one subject on which all women agree and all men disagree.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marriage often brings differing opinions between genders.
This quote by Oscar Wilde humorously captures the complexity of marriage and the differing perspectives often held by men and women. It suggests that while women may share a common understanding or experience regarding marriage, men, on the other hand, tend to have varied opinions, highlighting the inherent misunderstandings and debates about the institution of marriage.
Themes
MarriageRelationshipsGenderDisagreementHumor
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a wedding speech to lighten the mood.
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