Quote by Elsa Maxwell

Seeing unhappiness in the marriage of friends, I was content to have chosen music and laughter as a substitute for a husband.

Seeing unhappiness in the marriage of friends, I was content

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This quote suggests that the person chooses music and laughter as a substitute for having a husband, after witnessing the unhappiness in the marriages of their friends. It implies that the person is satisfied with their decision and believes that music and laughter can provide them with the fulfillment and happiness they might have sought in a marital relationship. This quote underscores the power of personal choices and the individual's ability to find joy and contentment through alternative means.

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