Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Incompatibility: In matrimony, a similarity of tastes, particularly the taste for domination.

Incompatibility: In matrimony, a similarity of tastes, parti

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that compatibility in a marriage is often found in a shared desire for control. It highlights how individuals with similar personality traits or a common inclination towards exerting power tend to be attracted to each other. The quote emphasizes the irony of finding compatibility in something as potentially detrimental as a desire to dominate, implying that achieving true harmony in a relationship may sometimes be based on unexpected qualities.

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Marriage

By Ambrose Bierce

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