H.l. MenckenMarriage is a wonderful institution, but who would want to live in an institution?
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The idea that marriage is a wonderful institution is not always true. Sometimes it is easier to leave a marriage than it is to stay in one. It may be easier for people to get married because they are promised the opportunity to have someone else to live with, but sometimes it's harder than anyone could imagine. Marriage can be hard sometimes, but it is worth it if you want to live in an institution.
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