When widows exclaim loudly against second marriages, I would always lay a wager that the man, if not the wedding day, is absolutely fixed on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Widows who oppose remarriage often secretly expect to marry soon.
- In plain terms
- Widows complaining about marriage often plan to marry again.
- What can you take from it?
- Public complaints may hide private expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people contradict themselves?
- How do social norms influence marriage views?
Another view
Some widows genuinely prefer solitude.
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