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In this quote from Shakespeare, Ophelia’s father, Polonius, is saying that love cannot be a reason to marry someone. In order for a marriage to last, the affection should be enough reason to marry someone. In other words, you shouldn’t marry someone just because you love each other. You should marry them because they meet your needs and values in life.
Source: The Ugly Stepsister
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