I am already bound unto an husband, which is the kingdom of England.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker identifies the kingdom as their spouse rather than a person.
- In plain terms
- My husband is the country of England, not a man.
- What can you take from it?
- Public duty can replace personal marriage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a job be a spouse?
- What binds you to your work?
Another view
It ignores the emotional needs of the individual.
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