"I am thinking of taking a fifth wife. Why not? Solomon had a thousand wives and he is a synonym for wisdom"
- John Barrymore
About this Quote
John Barrymore's quote is a humorous comment on the concept of taking a fifth other half. He is suggesting that if Solomon, who is known for his wisdom, had a thousand better halves, then why not take a 5th partner. This quote is most likely meant to be a joke, as it is extremely not likely that anybody would take a fifth wife in modern-day times. It is likewise a commentary on the concept that knowledge and having several spouses are somehow related. Barrymore is suggesting that having numerous better halves is not always a sign of knowledge, but rather an indication of foolishness. He is likely satirizing the concept that having several spouses is somehow an indication of status or power. Eventually, Barrymore's quote is a humorous discuss the concept of taking a 5th wife and the idea that wisdom and having multiple better halves are somehow associated.
This quote is written / told by John Barrymore between February 15, 1882 and May 29, 1942. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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