Martha GellhornI know enough to know that no woman should ever marry a man who hated his mother.
About This Quote
This saying means that love should be unconditional. Love has always been shown to be a strong emotion, so if your partner hates his or her parents, then it’s best to distance yourself from the relationship.
Source: Selected Letters
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