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Men marry because they are tired; women because they are curious.…

Quote byOscar Wilde · 1854–1900

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: A Woman of No Importance (1893), Lord Illingworth, Act III.

English (original)

Men marry because they are tired; women because they are curious. Both are disappointed.

— Oscar Wilde

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