Quote by Vera Brittain

I know one husband and wife who, whatever the official reasons given to the court for the break up of their marriage, were really divorced because the husband believed that nobody ought to read while he was talking and the wife that nobody ought to talk while she was reading.

I know one husband and wife who, whatever the official reaso

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the trivial reasons that can sometimes lead to the end of a marriage. It suggests that the true underlying reason for the divorce of a certain couple was their conflicting views on reading and talking. The husband believed that reading shouldn't be interrupted by conversation, while the wife held the opposite belief. This quirky anecdote serves to emphasize how even seemingly small and insignificant differences can escalate and ultimately contribute to the breakdown of a relationship.

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By Vera Brittain

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