Marriage Quote by Lewis Carroll
““Study your wife closely, for the next four-and-twenty hours. If your good lady doesn't exhibit something in the shape of a contradiction in that time, Heaven help you!—you have married a monster.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1865
If a wife shows no contradictions over 24 hours, she may be a monster; vigilance reveals true character.
In simple terms: Watch for contradictions; lack may signal danger.
Key Takeaway
Observe and question behavior constantly.
Themes
marriage
trust
vigilance
character
Mood
witty
cautionary
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal boundaries
- self‑defense
- marital advice
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
humor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance trust and scrutiny?
- What signs truly indicate incompatibility?
A Different Perspective
Not all contradictions are negative; some may be hidden.
![“I went to a mosque in Philadelphia with [my wife] in December 24, 1999. And we we went to this mosque in Philly, and I just had such a strong reaction to the prayer. And I was really emotionally - I felt really grounded at that time. And so to be in this prayer and the imam is doing the prayer in…” quote by Mahershala Ali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d31/mahershala-ali-6687_attention_i-went-to-a-mosque-in-philadelphia-with_3083.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
