Quote by George Eliot
That quiet mutual gaze of a trusting husband and wife is like the

That quiet mutual gaze of a trusting husband and wife is like the first moment of rest or refuge from a great weariness or a great danger. – George Eliot

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What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life — to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories. – George Eliot

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The only failure one should fear, is not hugging to the purpose they see as best. – George Eliot

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Of all actions of a mans life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life tis most meddled with by other people. – John Selden

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More than 1.1 million taxpayers in Pennsylvania will enjoy a lower tax rate, more than 1.4 million married couples will benefit from the reduction in the marriage penalty, and more than 1.1 million parents will have the advantage of an increased child tax credit. – Tim Murphy

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Same-sex marriage is not the future. – Maggie Gallagher

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The Southern slave would obey God in respect to marriage, and also to the reading and studying of His word. But this, as we have seen, is forbidden him. – Gerrit Smith

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Honestly, Im cool with everyone, and people pick up on that. Id say, Im not gay, but its all good. Its kind of like going to Paris when you dont know the language some Americans get into trouble over there, but Im just like, Sorry, I dont speak French. – Dylan McDermott

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Its the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter. – Marlene Dietrich

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