The only day I remember of my parents' marriage was the day my dad walked out. As I stood there at five years old, with my older sister and younger brother, I knew that he was gone. Ellie Goulding brotherdadday Change image and share on social
Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising. E. W. Howe advertisecircusdeal Change image and share on social
I don't have to get married myself in order to campaign on behalf of gay marriage. Edmund White behalfcampaigngay Change image and share on social
The debate over same sex 'marriage' has engaged the heartfelt feelings and convictions of millions of Americans. Elliott Abrams americanconvictiondebate Change image and share on social
First, I was opposed to gay marriage because it seemed like one more way that gays were wanting to assimilate. When I realized the Christian right was so opposed to it, as well as tyrannical governments in Africa and Russia, I thought, 'It must be a good thing to fight for.' Edmund White africaassimilatechristian share on social
I always felt that a marriage works best at a farm... where you're together and everybody has clear-cut roles; they have chores, 'you take care of this' and you know. But it's hard. Ethan Hawke carechoreclear Change image and share on social
In marriage there are no manners to keep up, and beneath the wildest accusations no real criticism. Each is familiar with that ancient child in the other who may erupt again. We are not ridiculous to ourselves. We are ageless. That is the luxury of the wedding ring. Enid Bagnold accusationagelessancient share on social
The institution of marriage works better when there's a spiritual connection. If you're marrying just for the sake of the woman, then you may lose interest in each other very soon. When we marry in the interest of the Holy Spirit with the intention of serving God and humanity, then it gives a much larger perspective. A. R. Rahman connectiongodholy share on social
My wife and I have what's known as mixed marriage. I am a Methodist, she is a Muslim. So we're keeping it in the M's. Grover Norquist keepmarriagemethodist Change image and share on social
A significant fraction of evangelical voters appear more likely to ignore the candidates' specific economic and foreign policy platforms in favor of concerns about gay marriage or abortion. Lawrence M. Krauss abortioncandidateconcern Change image and share on social