Quote by John Gay
Do you think your mother and I should have lived comfortably so long together, if ever we had been married? Baggage!
Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker believes that if they had ever been married to their partner's mother, they would not have enjoyed a comfortable life together. The term "baggage" is used metaphorically to imply that a relationship with the mother would have brought unnecessary burdens or complications. It implies a sense of relief that they are not married and have avoided the potential difficulties that may have arisen from such a union.
Topics
Marriage
By John Gay