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For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds

For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together. Our friends seldom profit us but they make us feel safe. Marriage is a scheme to accomplish exactly that same end. – H. L. Mencken

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But the key to our marriage is the capacity to give each other a break. And to realize that its not how our similarities work together its how our differences work together. – Michael J. Fox

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I dont know why someone elses marriage has anything to do with me. – Elizabeth Edwards

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I tried marriage. Im 0 for 3 with the marriage thing. So, being a ballplayer – I believe in numbers. Im not going 0 for 4. Im not wearing a golden sombrero. – Charlie Sheen

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I left my marriage knowing Id have to work. I have. – Sarah Ferguson

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