Quote by George Bernard Shaw

When two people are under the influence of the most violent, most insane, most delusive, and most transient of passions, they are required to swear that they will remain in that excited, abnormal, and exhausting condition continuously until death do them part.

When two people are under the influence of the most violent,

Summary

This quote criticizes the institution of marriage by highlighting the intense and often bewildering nature of love. It suggests that when two individuals are consumed by passionate feelings for each other, they are expected to commit to sustain this level of emotional intensity until death. The quote denotes the requirement of a lifelong commitment based on a temporary and unpredictable state of mind, portraying marriage as an irrational and demanding social construct.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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