…marriage, they say, halves one's rights and doubles one's duties.

Louisa May Alcott
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"Marriage, they say, halves one's rights and doubles one's duties." In this quote from George Bernard Shaw, he was making the point that marriage takes away our individuality, but it also gives us more responsibility. He was saying that marriage is great, but it can be tough because you have to deal with everyone else's needs.

Source: Little Women

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