Quotation by

Christopher Morley

The trouble with wedlock is that there's not enough wed and too much lock.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means that marriage often lacks enough love and connection ("wed") and instead has too many restrictions or limitations ("lock"). It highlights how the commitment can feel more like being trapped than being united.

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