Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Marriage. The state or condition of a community consisting of a master, a mistress and two slaves, making in all, two.

Marriage. The state or condition of a community consisting o

Summary

This quote sarcastically highlights the conventional idea of marriage as a hierarchical institution, where one person (the master) assumes authority over the others (the mistress and the slaves). It suggests that marriage, traditionally seen as a union of equals, can sometimes reinforce power dynamics and inequalities. By reducing the entire arrangement to a mere "two," the quote challenges the notion of a harmonious and balanced partnership, implying that certain relationships may be imbalanced or oppressive.

By Ambrose Bierce

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