Quote by Oscar Wilde

It is he who has broken the bond of marriage -- not I. I only break its bondage.

It is he who has broken the bond of marriage -- not I. I onl

Summary

This quote asserts that the speaker is not the one responsible for breaking the bond of marriage; instead, they claim to be liberating themselves from the constraints that marriage imposes upon them. It implies that the speaker sees marriage as a form of imprisonment or restriction and therefore feels justified in seeking freedom from it. Ultimately, the quote suggests a rejection of societal expectations and norms regarding marriage, emphasizing personal autonomy and individual agency.

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Divorce

By Oscar Wilde

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