“ Pretences are not necessary in our age; and when a marriage pleases us, we know very well how to go to it without being dragged by force. ”
Molière, The Imaginary Invalid (1673). copy citation
| Author | Molière |
|---|---|
| Source | The Imaginary Invalid |
| Topic | marriage age |
| Date | 1673 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Charles Heron Wall |
| Weblink | https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Imaginary_Invalid |
Context
“carry off by main force from their father's house the maiden they
wished to marry, so that the latter might not seem to fly of her own
accord into the arms of a man.
ANG. The ancients, Sir, are the ancients; but we are the moderns.
Pretences are not necessary in our age; and when a marriage pleases
us, we know very well how to go to it without being dragged by force.
Have a little patience; if you love me, Sir, you ought to do what I
wish.
T. DIA. Certainly, Madam, but without prejudice to the interest of my
love.
ANG. But the greatest mark of love is to submit to the will of her who”
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