Quote by Voltaire

Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient.


Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I b

Summary

This quote suggests that divorce and marriage have likely existed for a similar amount of time, but the speaker believes that marriage is slightly older.

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Marriage
By Voltaire
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