Remember, it's as easy to marry a rich woman as a poor woman.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marrying wealth is not inherently harder than marrying poverty, suggesting that social class should not be a barrier to love.
- In plain terms
- It is just as easy to marry rich as poor.
- What can you take from it?
- Love and marriage should not be restricted by financial status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does wealth matter in marriage?
- What makes a good partner?
Another view
Financial differences often create practical challenges in marriage regardless of intent.
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