Quote by Lafcadio Hearn
Of course, the simple explanation of the fact is that marriage is

Of course, the simple explanation of the fact is that marriage is the most important act of mans life in Europe or America, and that everything depends upon it. – Lafcadio Hearn

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The subject of Finnish poetry ought to have a special interest for the Japanese student, if only for the reason that Finnish poetry comes more closely in many respects to Japanese poetry than any other form of Western poetry. – Lafcadio Hearn

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It has been wisely observed by the greatest of modern thinkers that mankind has progressed more rapidly in every other respect than in morality. – Lafcadio Hearn

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At last, in 1611, was made, under the auspices of King James, the famous King James version and this is the great literary monument of the English language. – Lafcadio Hearn

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When I talk about the importance of the institution of marriage, I think of the commitment and the significance of standing in front of those closest to you and promising fidelity to your partner til death do you part. – Mark Udall

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I decided hed changed so much that a whole new book was required and that book actually I can say so was the first to say that the marriage was in trouble and the Prince didnt like at all and my book was being serialized in the Sunday Times over five weeks. – Anthony Holden

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When I first started talking about gay marriage, most people in the gay community looked at me as if I was insane or possibly a fascist reactionary. – Andrew Sullivan

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It is statistically proven that the strongest institution that guarantees procreation and continuity of the generations is marriage between one man and one woman. We dont want genocide. We dont want to destroy the sacred institution of marriage. – Alveda King

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