Quote by Dalton Trumbo

A good businessman never makes a contract unless he's sure he can carry it through, yet every fool on earth is perfectly willing to sign a marriage contract without considering whether he can live up to it or not.

A good businessman never makes a contract unless he's sure h

Summary

This quote highlights the irony between making business contracts and marriage contracts. A good businessman is cautious and ensures they can fulfill their obligations before entering into a contract, but people often blindly enter into marriage contracts without considering their ability to meet its demands. It suggests that individuals should approach marriage with the same level of thoughtfulness and deliberation as they would in making business decisions, to ensure they can uphold their commitments and responsibilities within the institution.

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