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

H. L. Mencken

Accomplish Associations End Even Exactly Feel Friends Holds Human Interest Make Marriage More Mutual Our Profit Safe Same Scheme Seldom Than Together Trust Us

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