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Only a few human beings should grow to the square mile; they are commonly planted too close.
Only a few human beings should grow to the square mile; they are commonly planted too close.
Given the cultural barriers to intersex conversation, the amazing thing is that we would even expect women and men to read more
Given the cultural barriers to intersex conversation, the amazing thing is that we would even expect women and men to have anything to say to each other for more than ten minutes at a stretch. The barriers are ancient -- perhaps rooted, as some paleontologist may soon discover, in the contrast between the occasional guttural utterances exchanged in male hunting bands and the extended discussions characteristic of female food-gathering groups.
Marriage is a three ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering.
Marriage is a three ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering.
It's not as great a day for the bride as she thinks. She's not marrying the best man.
It's not as great a day for the bride as she thinks. She's not marrying the best man.
Such a wife as I want... must be young, handsome I lay most stress upon a good shape, sensible a read more
Such a wife as I want... must be young, handsome I lay most stress upon a good shape, sensible a little learning will do, well-bread, chaste, and tender. As to religion, a moderate stock will satisfy me. She must believe in God and hate a saint.
An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.
An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.
I think every woman is entitled to a middle husband she can forget.
I think every woman is entitled to a middle husband she can forget.
If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one, go ahead, get married.
If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one, go ahead, get married.
Few misfortunes can befall a boy which bring worse consequences than to have a really affectionate mother.
Few misfortunes can befall a boy which bring worse consequences than to have a really affectionate mother.
