Quote by Samuel Johnson

I believe marriages would in general be as happy, and often more so, if they were all made by the Lord Chancellor, upon a due consideration of characters and circumstances, without the parties having any choice in the matter

I believe marriages would in general be as happy, and often

Summary

This quote suggests that marriages would be happier if they were arranged by an unbiased authority, such as the Lord Chancellor, rather than being based on the individuals' choice. The speaker believes that this approach would take into account the personalities and situations of the parties involved, leading to better matches. By removing personal preferences, the quote implies that people would avoid making potentially misguided decisions and would benefit from a more objective perspective on compatibility. However, it also disregards the importance of personal choice and agency in matters of love and partnership.

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Marriage

By Samuel Johnson

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