Quote by Jonathan Swift

In church your grandsire cut his throat; to do the job too long he tarried: he should have had my hearty vote to cut his throat before he married.

In church your grandsire cut his throat; to do the job too l

Summary

This quote by Robert Burns sarcastically suggests that the speaker's ancestor should have killed himself before getting married, implying that marriage can be a burdensome and unhappy institution. The playful use of rhymes and exaggeration adds a comedic element to the message, highlighting the speaker's cynicism towards the idea of marriage and its potential downsides. Overall, the quote presents a cynical and light-hearted perspective on the institution of marriage.

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By Jonathan Swift

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