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About this quote

What does it mean?
The author praises the institution of marriage or women with heavy misspellings for comedic effect.
In plain terms
Marriage or women are one of the best things about this country.
What can you take from it?
Value the roles and relationships that hold society together.

Where it applies

  • family life
  • social commentary
  • cultural critique

Putting it to work

  • appreciate relationships
  • recognize social structures

Questions to consider

  • What institutions matter most to you?
  • How do we value family?

Another view

The misspellings distract from the apparent compliment.

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