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— Honore de Balzac"Marriage is an institution necessary to the maintenance of society but contrary to the laws of nature."
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It is easier for a woman to be a good wife than a good mother. A widow has two duties with contrary obligations: she is a mother and she must exercise paternal authority. Few woman are strong enough to understand and to play this role.
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