I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes that marriage is a risky decision that deserves a trial by jury rather than just a judge's ruling.
- In plain terms
- Marriage should be decided by a jury, not a judge.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat major life decisions with careful scrutiny.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should marriage require more than a legal ceremony?
- How do we evaluate major life risks?
Another view
It minimizes the legal and emotional weight of marriage.
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