A marriage is no amusement but a solemn act, and generally a sad one. - "Queen Victoria"

A marriage is no amusement but a solemn act, and generally a sad one.
Queen Victoria

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When I think of a merry, happy, free young girl - and look at the ailing, aching state a young wife generally is doomed to - which you can't deny is the penalty of marriage.
- Queen Victoria
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I think people really marry far too much; it is such a lottery after all, and for a poor woman a very doubtful happiness.
- Queen Victoria