Quote by Samuel Butler

A man's friendships are, like his will, invalidated by marriage -- but they are also no less invalidated by the marriage of his friends.

A man's friendships are, like his will, invalidated by marri

Summary

This quote suggests that a man's friendships can be potentially affected and damaged by both his own marriage and the marriages of his friends. It implies that once a man gets married, his existing friendships may become less important or diminished in some way. Furthermore, if his friends also get married, their commitments to their spouses may influence and undermine the intimacy and bond that previously existed in the friendship. Overall, the quote highlights the potential impact of marriage on friendships and how they may be invalidated or weakened as a result.

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By Samuel Butler

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