The longer a man lives in this world the more he must be convinced that all domestic quarrels had better never be obtruded on the public; for, let the husband be right, or let him be wrong, there is always a sympathy existing for women which is certain to give the man the worst of it.

Summary

This quote suggests that the longer a person lives, the more they realize that it is not wise to involve the public in domestic arguments. Regardless of whether the husband is right or wrong, society tends to have a biased sympathy towards women, often leading to a disadvantage for the man. The quote implies that public opinion may amplify any existing biases within society and potentially create an unfavorable outcome for the man in such disputes.

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