Quote by William Wycherley

He's a fool that marries, but he's a greater that does not marry a fool; what is wit in a wife good for, but to make a man a cuckold?

He's a fool that marries, but he's a greater that does not m

Summary

This quote suggests that marrying a fool is foolish in itself, but not marrying a foolish person is even wiser. It implies that having a witty wife is of no use because her intelligence may lead her to use it against her husband, potentially causing him to be cheated on. The quote highlights the idea that intelligence and wit in a partner may bring trouble and infidelity, implying that it is better to marry someone less intelligent or without wit to avoid such complications.

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Marriage

By William Wycherley

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