I have now come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying, and for this reason; I can never be satisfied with anyone who would be blockhead enough to have me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lincoln jokes that he will not marry because he cannot accept someone foolish enough to marry him.
- In plain terms
- He claims no one would be smart enough to marry him.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-deprecation can mask deeper personal insecurities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view your own worth?
- What prevents you from committing?
Another view
This quote may be sarcasm rather than a genuine decision.
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