Quote by Samuel Richardson

Marriage is the highest state of friendship. If happy, it lessens our cares by dividing them, at the same time that it doubles our pleasures by mutual participation.

Marriage is the highest state of friendship. If happy, it le

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This quote highlights the idea that marriage is a sacred bond that elevates the intimate connection between two individuals into the realm of friendship on the highest level. It suggests that in a happy marriage, the burdens and worries of life are alleviated as they are shared and divided between partners. Additionally, it emphasizes that the joys and pleasures experienced by each partner are amplified through their mutual participation and shared experiences, further enhancing the overall happiness and fulfillment within the marriage.

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