Quote by Thomas Fuller

Though bachelors be the strongest stakes, married men are the best binders, in the hedge of the commonwealth.


Though bachelors be the strongest stakes, married men are th

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This quote suggests that while single individuals may be strong and independent, married individuals play a crucial role in maintaining social cohesion. Bachelors are likened to sturdy stakes that provide support, but it is the married men who act as the binders, holding the community together like a hedge. This implies that the institution of marriage helps create stability and unity within society by fostering important social connections and responsibilities.

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