Quote by Peter De Vries

The value of marriage is not that adults produce children but that children produce adults.

The value of marriage is not that adults produce children bu

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of marriage in shaping individuals' growth and maturity. It suggests that marriage offers a transformative experience, as it allows couples to embrace the responsibility of raising children. Through this process, parents gradually learn to become responsible, nurturing, and mature adults. Ultimately, it implies that the true value of marriage lies not only in the act of procreating, but in the personal development that occurs when individuals become parents and take on the lifelong role of guiding and nurturing their offspring.

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Marriage

By Peter De Vries

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