Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Only one marriage I regret. I remember after I got that marriage license I went across from the license bureau to a bar for a drink. The bartender said, 'What will you have, sir?' And I said, 'A glass of hemlock.'

Only one marriage I regret. I remember after I got that marr

Summary

This quote reflects a regretful sentiment towards one specific marriage. The speaker's mention of going to a bar after obtaining the marriage license indicates their dissatisfaction. The humorously dark response of ordering a glass of hemlock suggests that the speaker feels trapped or overwhelmed by the commitment they made. Overall, the quote conveys the speaker's strong negative feelings about this particular marriage and the desire for escape or self-destruction they may feel.

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Marriage

By Ernest Hemingway

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