I may chance have someodd quirks and remnants of wit broken on me,because I have railed so long against marriage: butdoth not the appetite alter? a man loves the meatin his youth that he cannot endure in his age.Shall quips and sentences and these paper bullets ofthe brain awe a man from the career of his humour?No, the world must be peopled. When I said I woul
In this quote, the speaker reflects on the contradictions within their views on love and marriage. Although they have criticized these institutions for a long time and acknowledge their own quirks, they realize that human desires can change over time. The metaphor of appetite suggests that what one finds appealing in youth may become intolerable in later years.
The speaker maintains that clever words and witty remarks should not deter someone from pursuing what they genuinely desire. Ultimately, they recognize the natural human need for companionship and the continuation of life, suggesting that despite their past reservations, they see the value in engaging with love and relationships.
