To allow the policy question of same-sex marriage to be considered and resolved by a select, patrician, highly unrepresentative panel of nine is to violate a principle even more fundamental than no taxation without representation: no social transformation without representation. Antonin Scalia considerfundamentalhighly share on social
Sooner or later they are going to live in a New York City where gay marriage is not only legal, but it's common and they don't even notice. Anthony Weiner citycommongay Change image and share on social
I've never understood why we would want to deny all the joys - and the challenges - of marriage to anyone. Which is why I think any loving, committed couple - gay or straight - should be able to get married. Al Franken challengecommitcouple share on social
What we need are not prohibitory marriage laws, but a reformed society, an educated public opinion which will teach individual duty in these matters. Alfred Russel Wallace dutyeducateindividual Change image and share on social
Even prior to marriage and motherhood, it's always been about prioritising and focusing on what you can commit to. That's been my approach to every aspect of my life, be it my relationships or my professional commitments. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan approachaspectcommit share on social
There are many things that keep me from getting married. But there will be a time when marriage makes sense to me. Adam Levine makemarriagemarry Change image and share on social
A lot of books about marriage are about marriages falling apart. Lauren Groff bookfalllot Change image and share on social
Like the marriage contract you entered into, your divorce is a legal transaction. Treat it that way. Try not to let emotion, hurt, fear or anger dictate the circumstances of your discussions or negotiations. Laura Wasser angercircumstancecontract share on social
French novels generally treat of the relations of women to the world and to lovers, after marriage; consequently there is a great deal in French novels about adultery, about improper relations between the sexes, about many things which the English public would not allow. Lafcadio Hearn adulterydealenglish share on social
For years my wedding ring has done its job. It has led me not into temptation. It has reminded my husband numerous times at parties that it's time to go home. It has been a source of relief to a dinner companion. It has been a status symbol in the maternity ward. Erma Bombeck companiondinnerhome share on social
