Quote by Oscar Wilde

To begin with, I dined there on Monday, and once a week is quite enough to dine with one's own relations.

To begin with, I dined there on Monday, and once a week is q

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's perspective on familial obligations in regards to dining together. The individual expresses their preference for limited contact with their own relatives by suggesting that dining with them once a week is already too much. It implies that the speaker finds regular family gatherings burdensome or tiresome. The quote showcases the speaker's desire for personal space and independence, indicating a possible strained relationship or a need for boundaries within the family dynamic.

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Humor Funny Family Dining

By Oscar Wilde

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