Quotation by

O. Henry

If man knew how women pass the time when they are alone, they'd never marry.

Alone

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote suggests that women have private habits or thoughts when alone that men might find surprising or unsettling. It implies that if men fully understood these moments, they might hesitate to enter marriage.

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