New Delhi, May 14 -- The quotation by Oscar Wilde - "Men marry because they are tired; women, because they are curious: both are disappointed" - reflects his sharp wit, social criticism, and understanding of human relationships. Wilde was famous for writing epigrams, which are short, clever statements that reveal deeper truths about society. This quote is one of his best-known observations on marriage and human expectations.

The statement comes from Wildeappears in his comedy play Lady Windermere's Fan. Wilde's plays often mocked the customs and attitudes of upper-class Victorian society in England. During the Victorian period, marriage was considered a social duty rather than purely a matter of love. Men were expected to marry for stabi...