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Meaning
The quote presents marriage as a choice with two possible outcomes: happiness if the marriage is good, or a turn toward philosophy if it is not. It uses humor to frame disappointment as something that can lead to reflection. The line also suggests that hardship can push a person toward thinking more deeply.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Socrates.
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About Socrates
Socrates is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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