[regarding Mrs. Teasdale's late husband] Will you marry me? Did he leave you any money? Answer the second question first.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This line reduces a marriage proposal to a financial transaction, asking about money before accepting the proposal.
- In plain terms
- Check if she has money before proposing.
- What can you take from it?
- Financial security often matters in marriage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What practical factors matter in marriage?
- How does money affect love?
Another view
It reduces human connection to transactional value.
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