Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

Once you are married, there is nothing for you, not even suicide, but to be good.

Once you are married, there is nothing for you, not even sui

Summary

This quote suggests that after entering a marriage, an individual loses the option to give up or escape through extreme measures such as suicide. It implies that being committed to another person in marriage requires one to prioritize being a decent and responsible human being. The quote may be alluding to the idea that once married, one must fulfill their commitments and obligations, putting aside any thoughts of giving up or abandoning responsibilities, and instead focus on being virtuous and fulfilling their marital duties.

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Marriage

By Robert Louis Stevenson

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