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Marriage is distinctly and repeatedly excluded from heaven. Is thi

Marriage is distinctly and repeatedly excluded from heaven. Is this because it is thought likely to mar the general felicity? – Samuel Butler

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It is bad enough to see one’s own good things fathered on other people, but it is worse to have other people’s rubbish fathered upon oneself. – Samuel Butler

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The seven deadly sins: Want of money, bad health, bad temper, chastity, family ties, knowing that you know things, and believing in the Christian religion. – Samuel Butler

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Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises. – Samuel Butler

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But I wanted marriage for myself. I was not calculating about it. I wish I was more calculating. – Linda McCartney

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Marriage is another trap. If you are someone who likes independence, its another stamp against that. And you have to swear to fidelity. – Carla Bruni

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Other than marriage, she doesnt control me and I dont control her. – Gavyn Davies

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Civil union is less than marriage. Marriage is a sacred and valued institution and ought to be afforded equal protection. – James McGreevey

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