Quote by Ogden Nash

Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who cannot sleep with window shut, and a woman who cannot sleep with the window open.

Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who cannot sle

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the differences between partners in a marriage. It suggests that marriage is a compromise between two individuals with opposing preferences. One person prefers to sleep with the window open, while the other prefers it shut, symbolizing their contrasting habits or personalities. Marriage, in this context, is portrayed as a union where both partners accommodate each other's differences and learn to find common ground to coexist harmoniously.

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