Quote by George Bernard Shaw

He didn't dare to, because his father had a weak heart and habitually threatened to drop dead if anybody hurt his feelings. You may have noticed that people with weak hearts are the tyrants of English married life.

He didn't dare to, because his father had a weak heart and h

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals with weak hearts often wield a great deal of power and control in English married life. The speaker implies that due to his father's weak heart and emotional manipulation, the protagonist hesitates to do anything that may upset his father. The quote alludes to the idea that those with physical vulnerability can exert dominance over others by using their condition to emotionally manipulate and control those closest to them.

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