Marriage I think For women Is the best of opiates. It…
“Marriage I think For women Is the best of opiates. It kills the thoughts That think about the thoughts, It is the best of opiates. So said Maria. But too long in solitude she'd dwelt, And too long her thoughts had felt Their strength. So when the man drew near, Out popped her thoughts and covered him with fear. Poor Maria! Better that she had kept her thoughts on a chain, For now she's alone again and all in pain; She sighs for the man that went and the thoughts that stay To trouble her dreams by night and her dreams by day.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Describes marriage as an opiate that numbs thoughts, leading to fear and pain when intimacy returns.
In simple terms: Marriage can dull thoughts but cause fear when broken.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address emotional suppression in relationships.
Themes
marriage
psychology
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- married life
- therapy sessions
- personal journals
Key Concepts
opiate metaphor
mental health
fear of intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What healthier ways can couples manage thoughts?
- How does solitude affect mental health?
A Different Perspective
May generalize marriage negatively.