Quote by John Heywood

Wedding is destiny, and hanging likewise.

Wedding is destiny, and hanging likewise.

Summary

This quote suggests that getting married and being sentenced to death by hanging are both inevitable and predestined outcomes. It highlights the contrast between the joyous occasion of a wedding, symbolizing commitment and unity, and the grim reality of a hanging, representing punishment and finality. It might imply that events in life, whether positive or negative, are predetermined and can be seen as fated.

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