“Marriage is the perfection of what love aimed at, ignorant of what it sought”

“Marriage is an adventure, like going to war”

“I have come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying, and for this reason, I can never be satisfied with anyone who would be blockhead enough to have me”

“There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage.”

“A man should be taller, older, heavier, uglier, and hoarser than his wife”

“A happy marriage has in it all the pleasures of friendships, all the enjoyment of sense and reason - and indeed all the sweets of life.”