What Is Marriage Quotes

So that is marriage, Lily thought, a man and a woman looking at a girl throwing a ball

The most out-there thing I’m saying is, ‘Don’t have babies. Don’t get married and have kids. Have a larger life than that.

Marriage is a partnership, not a democracy.

I do believe that God blessed me in life with a wonderful family, a successful career, and a loving marriage, and remain thankful for that blessing.

In places where marriage's core meaning has been altered through legal action, officials are beginning to target for punishment those believers and churches that refuse to adapt.

Has no one ever told you that it is the height of impropriety to kiss any gentleman, unless you have the intention of accompanying him immediately to the altar?

Only with time do we really learn who the other person is and come to love the person for him- or herself and not just for the feelings and experiences they give us.

The man may be the head of the household. But the woman is the neck, and she can turn the head whichever way she pleases.

Defining marriage is a power that should be left to the states. Moreover, no state should be forced to recognize a marriage that is not within its own laws, Constitution, and legal precedents.

There are lots of reasons why a woman stays with a man, even when she's given up on changing him and can predict with certainty the shape that the rest of her life with him is going to take.

There's something about marriage that is not as intensely romantic or interesting as a couple's first meeting.

Modern American marriage is like a wire fence. The woman's the wire -the posts are the husband's.

I've been poked and prodded in places I'd always prided myself on keeping untouched for that one special doctor who gives me a ring and a promise someday.

There's no rule that says attraction warrents trust. If that were the case, then more wedded couple would be happier.

Marriage is something you have to give your whole mind to.

I don't have any romantic ideas about marriage. Trust me. A white dress... ? No. It's not something for me.

I highly suggest marriage to all my friends who are dating.

It's not always been a happy marriage. I guess I wanted a quick fix.

In other words, it's one of those books you thrust on your partner with an incredulous cry of "This is me!

If I'm good enough to bed, surely I'm good enough to wed.

A sacrament--like marriage--means living a life better than your natural instincts, so that you're modeling God. And God never gives up.

Why does everyone think a guy who prefers love to people is missing something in his life?

I was a veritable Johnny Appleseed of grand expectations, and all I reaped for my trouble was a harvest of bitter fruit.

I have a thing for things that last.

I really am happy for Kiley. And for you and every other happily married lady. Except for that I'm not happy for you. I kind of want you all to drop dead.

The young man who wants to marry happily should pick out a good mother and marry one of her daughters - any one will do.

the great lack of parity between husbands and wives has always been spawned by the disproportionate degree of self-sacrifice that women are willing to make on behalf of those they love.

People pleasing doesn't allow you to receive.

See I'm the reckless and wild one who saves him from being boring. It's why we're perfect for each other. We balance. - Madame Selena

She says it's really not very flattering to her that the women who fall in love with her husband are so uncommonly second-rate.

You may be married to a star, but that doesn't mean they'll treat you like one.

I love the institution of marriage, and I love my marriage.

Out of the frying pan into the fire! What is marriage but prostitution to one man instead of many? No different!

Revolution in Love’. Can you tell me what you mean by that? Do you want free love as against bourgeois marriage, or monogamy as against bourgeois promiscuity?

As far as my experience of matrimony goes -- I think it tends to draw you out of, and away from yourself.

Women today have more of an overview of their lives and how marriage is or is not a part of it.

I love marriage. I think it's a wonderful institution and it's the most important decision you make.

I believe a woman, in order to be a good wife, must be (among other things) both sensual and maternal.

It's a terrible thing for a man when his woman gangs up on him wi' a toad

Spending only what the country can afford, rewarding savings, encouraging independence, supporting marriage: people know that these things are common sense.

On marriage: You sort of stumble along and reconnect and lose each other and reconnect again.

Make my happiness--I will make yours.

Independence doesn't - doesn't equate to moderates. Millions of independents are pro-life. Millions of independents believe marriage is between a man and a woman.

God I loved Sammy. I’d considered marrying him, but his wife got upset when I asked for his hand.

It's the perfect solution. We argue all the time. We can't stand each other. It's like we're already married.

I got married because I fell in love with this woman. I had a baby with her because we wanted to have children. But that's not because of some philosophical ideal at all, no.

[O]ur honeymoon will shine our life long: its beams will only fade over your grave or mine.

So much of marriage was implicit and nonverbal. Had I gotten so complacent I'd forgotten to communicate?

I believe wholeheartedly in marriage. I don't exclusively mean a marriage with a legal contract, but any relationship that constitutes a marriage because of the quality of their relationship.

I can see you are a fine lady, but this boy is randy as a goat around you and it's plain to see. If he seeks the joys of wedded bliss, he can wed you. Without a weddin' he'll be havin' no bliss.