Quote by Zoe Lister-Jones

We are very puritan in America. We still hold true to these really antiquated values, this idea of the sanctity of marriage.

We are very puritan in America. We still hold true to these

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This quote highlights the persisting conservative mindset regarding marriage in America. It suggests that society still upholds traditional values surrounding the sacredness of matrimonial unions, often viewing them from a puritanical perspective. Despite changing social landscapes, the sentiment implies that American culture remains deeply rooted in old-fashioned beliefs when it comes to the institution of marriage.

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