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Whoever, fleeing marriage and the sorrows that women cause, does not wish to wed comes to a deadly old age
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"Whoever, fleeing marriage and the sorrows that women cause, does not wish to wed comes to a deadly old age"

- Hesiod

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This quote by Hesiod is an alerting to those who choose to avoid marriage and the difficulties that include it. He is suggesting that those who select to remain unmarried will pertain to a "lethal old age". This might suggest that they will die alone, without the friendship of a partner, or that they will die without having children to continue their tradition. It might also suggest that they will die without having actually experienced the pleasures of marriage and domesticity. Hesiod is alerting that those who pick to stay unmarried will lose out on the many advantages of marital relationship, such as companionship, security, and the joy of raising a household. He is suggesting that those who select to stay single will pertain to a lonesome and unfinished end.

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Greece Flag This quote is written / told by Hesiod between 800 BC and 720 BC. He/she was a famous Poet from Greece. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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