He announced to me that as soon as ever he grows up, he…
““He announced to me that as soon as ever he grows up, he will get married, just because he wants to have little children, whom he likes. ‘There is only one trouble,’ he added, very seriously, ‘I shall have to live all the time with my wife; there is no escape.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A man fears marriage because it means losing personal freedom and being constantly with his wife.
In simple terms: Marriage seen as loss of freedom.
Embrace partnership as shared freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtship
- marriage counseling
- family planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples maintain individuality?
- What fears arise from commitment?
Fear may overlook benefits of companionship.