A bachelor May thrive by observation, on a little. A single life's no burden: but to draw In yokes is chargeable, and will require A double maintenance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that single life is cheap and manageable, while marriage requires double expenses and maintenance.
- In plain terms
- Being single costs less money and effort than being married.
- What can you take from it?
- Marriage requires more financial and personal resources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is marriage a financial burden?
- Does single life offer more freedom?
Another view
Marriage often brings shared benefits beyond cost.
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