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Mae West

Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Mae West is making a clever comparison between marriage and an institution like a hospital or prison, implying that marriage can feel restrictive or confining. She humorously admits that she is not prepared to be controlled or confined in that way.

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