Quote by Harriet Martineau

Any one must see at a glance that if men and women marry those whom they do not love, they must love those whom they do not marry.

Any one must see at a glance that if men and women marry tho

Summary

This quote suggests that if individuals choose to marry someone they do not love, they will inevitably find love outside of their marriage. In other words, if they settle for a partner they do not have strong romantic feelings for, they will likely develop feelings for someone else outside of their marriage. It emphasizes the importance of marrying for love and compatibility rather than simply fulfilling societal expectations or obligations.

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