For society, marriage is undoubtedly beneficial. But the burdens of civilized morality are too heavy for many to bear.

Jed Rubenfeld
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Writing about the benefits of marriage, the author admits that the price for that benefit is too high. Society places a lot of rules on marriage, but these rules are meant to benefit the couple and the society. The burden of civilization is too heavy for many people, leaving them to give up on marriage or settle for an unhappy marriage.

Source: The Interpretation Of Murder

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