Quote by Jhumpa Lahiri
I dont know why, but the older I get the more interested I get in

I dont know why, but the older I get the more interested I get in my parents marriage. And its interesting to be married yourself, too, because there is an inevitable comparison. – Jhumpa Lahiri

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For that story, I took as my subject a young woman whom I got to know over the course of a couple of visits. I never saw her having any health problems – but I knew she wanted to be married. – Jhumpa Lahiri

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Health
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Ive never had Internet access. Actually, I have looked at things on other peoples computers as a bystander. A few times in my life Ive opened email accounts, twice actually, but its something I dont want in my life right now. – Jhumpa Lahiri

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Computers
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My parents had an arranged marriage, as did so many other people when I was growing up. My father came and had a life in the United States one way and my mother had a different one, and I was very aware of those things. I continue to wonder about it, and I will continue to write about it. – Jhumpa Lahiri

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Marriage
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Marriage, like death, is a debt we owe to nature. – Julia Ward Howe

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People used to say my son looked like a Mexican Biggie. And when he was first born, memories of Biggie… you know, we didnt always have the greatest days. For at least half the length of our marriage we were separated, so everyday was definitely not a good day. – Faith Evans

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Marriage

Its only fair that stable gay relationships of long standing should have the same rights and responsibilities as married couples. I know the image of gay marriage is to some people horrific and ludicrous. – Ian Mckellen

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Marriage

Do not miss your childrens childhood. Do not be away 200 nights a year as I was. Do not put strains on your marriage or family. – Joe Scarborough

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In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Benjamin Franklin

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After the United States entered the war, I joined the Naval Reserve and spent ninety days in a Columbia University dormitory learning to be a naval officer. – James Tobin

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In a capitalist society, persons who create capital, like Michael Eisner, are given the staggering rewards. – Carroll OConnor

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The sad thing is most people have to check with someone before they do the things that make them happy. Were all passing through the least we can do is be happy, and the only way to do that is by being selfish. – Gene Simmons

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sad