The Economic Times

Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'Marriage is popular because it combines maximum temptation in life with maximum opportunity...' - A lesson on the complicated nature of love by the Irish playwright

Quote of the day from George Bernard Shaw is a famous observation on marriage that takes a witty and unconventional look at why people continue to be drawn to the institution. Taken from his 1903 play Man and Superman, the quote, Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity, reflects Shaw's habit of using humour and sharp social commentary to question everyday beliefs.