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There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage
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"There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage"

- George Bernard Shaw

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George Bernard Shaw's quote talks to the risks of the mistaken beliefs and false beliefs that are often connected with marital relationship. He is cautioning against the idea that marriage is a one-size-fits-all option to life's issues, or that it is a guarantee of joy. He is also cautioning against the concept that marital relationship is an essential part of life, or that it is the only method to achieve success. He is emphasizing that marital relationship is a complex and personal decision that must not be taken lightly, which it ought to not be based upon social expectations or pressures. He is likewise recommending that marital relationship needs to not be viewed as a cure-all for life's problems, and that it should not be participated in without careful factor to consider and thought. Eventually, Shaw is cautioning against the harmful and often false beliefs that are typically related to marital relationship.

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George Bernard Shaw This quote is written / told by George Bernard Shaw between July 26, 1856 and November 2, 1950. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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