No man is regular in his attendance at the House of Commons until he is married.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Men tend to be more consistent and responsible after marriage.
- In plain terms
- Men show up more after they get married.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal commitments improve reliability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does marriage change habits?
- What drives reliability?
Another view
This generalization ignores individual differences.
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