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In olden times sacrifices were made at the altar – a practice which is still continued. – Helen Rowland

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Every man wants a woman to appeal to his better side, his nobler instincts, and his higher nature – and another woman to help him forget them. – Helen Rowland

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Never marry for money. Yell borrow it cheaper. – Scottish Proverb

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I had a happy marriage and a nice wife. I accomplished everything you can. What more can you want? – Max Schmeling

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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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Being divorced is like being hit by a Mack truck. If you live through it, you start looking very carefully to the right and to the left. – Jean Kerr, Mary, Mary, 1960

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