the married man must turn his staff into a stake

Definitie & Betekenis van "the married man must turn his staff into a stake"

the married man must turn his staff into a stake

used to emphasize the idea that once a person is married, they must prioritize and focus their efforts on providing for their family and fulfilling their obligations

Proverb

Example

The old farmer often reminded his sons that once they said " I do ", the married man must turn his staff into a stake and strive to provide a stable home for his spouse.