Attributes Quote by Oscar Wilde
“Why is it that at a bachelor's establishment the servants invariably drink the champagne? I ask merely for information. I attribute it to the superior quality of the wine, sir. I have often observed that in married households the champagne is rarely of a first-rate brand. Good Heavens! Is marriage so demoralizing as that? I believe it is a very pleasant state, sir. I have had very little experience of it myself up to the present. I have only been married once. That was in consequence of a misunderstanding between myself and a young person.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
The speaker humorously questions why servants at a bachelor’s house drink champagne while married households do not, implying marriage dulls enjoyment.
In simple terms: Marriage may dampen indulgence.
Key Takeaway
Observe how social status influences habits.
Themes
social class
marriage
indulgence
humor
observation
Mood
wry
observational
lighthearted
Type
satire
humor
social commentary
When to use this quote
- dinner parties
- wedding receptions
- everyday conversations
Key Concepts
class dynamics
marital expectations
social rituals
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you notice differences in celebration habits between single and married people?
- How does social setting affect consumption?
A Different Perspective
The joke may rely on outdated gender norms.
