proverb · Source-linked selection
Matrimony's a matter of money.
Matrimony's a matter of money.
Historical period not yet established
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Meaning in plain English
Marriage can be shaped by material considerations as well as affection. The saying highlights that influence while overstating it as the whole matter.
What the words are saying
The rhyme reduces matrimony to money, making its criticism memorable. It may expose a match treated mainly as a financial arrangement, or prompt partners to discuss practical resources honestly. It does not establish that every marriage is mercenary or that people without wealth cannot form a lasting partnership. A careful reading asks what role money plays in this particular decision and whether care, consent and equality are also respected.
Everyday example
Partners discuss finances openly while rejecting pressure to choose each other solely for material advantage.
When to use it
Use it to examine the role of resources in a marriage decision.
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What it does not mean
Money is not the whole of marriage, and material position does not determine a person’s worth.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
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- Not established
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- Historical period not yet established
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- A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
Entry 1050 · Matrimony
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