You marry out of free will. If I marry, it will be from a personal choice, not some social compulsion or norm.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We make no greater voluntary choice in this life than the selection of a marriage partner. This decision can bring eternal happiness and joy. To find sublime fulfillment in marriage, both partners need to be fully committed to the marriage.
I don't know that human beings were meant to mate for life or be monogamous. But, for me, the aspect of marriage that is troubling is that it's a contract that is governed by the state, and I don't want the state to have control over my personal affairs.
So I think you have to marry for the right reasons, and marry the right person.
Most people don't want to get married. Being married, that's a responsibility.
Don't marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can't live without.
It is most unwise for people in love to marry.
Whatever you are, you have the right to get married.
If I get married, I want to be very married.
Marriage is an institution, and you must be fully committed to it.
Social distinctions concern themselves ultimately with whom you may and may not marry.