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Ambrose Bierce on Marriage

1842–1910 United States

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Bride, n. A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

A bad marriage is like an electrical thrilling machine: it makes you dance, but you can't let go.

Marriage, n. A community consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all, two.

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

Uxoriousness, n. A perverted affection that has strayed to one's own wife.

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage...

Marriage, n. The state or condition of a community consisting of a master, a mistress and two slaves, making in all, two.

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

Helpmate, n. A wife, or bitter half.

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

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