“The value of marriage is not that adults produce children, but that children produce adults.” 
― Peter De Vries

“Marriage is like a well-built porch. If one of the two posts leans too much, the porch collapses. So each must be strong enough to stand on its own.” 
― Deb Caletti

“There can be no disparity in marriage like unsuitability of mind and purpose.” 
― Charles Dickens

“The Puritan ethic of marriage was first to look not for a partner whom you do love passionately at this moment but rather for one whom you can love steadily as your best friend for life, then to proceed with God’s help to do just that.” 
― J.I. Packer

“They feel life is for the taking, and that everyone deserves happiness no matter what the cost. I must remember these tricks if I ever decide to have my soul surgically removed.” 
― Suzanne Finnamore

“Christopher heard a pair of women gossiping nearby, whispering in disapproving undertones.  "... Ramsey was found flirting in a corner with a woman. They had to drag him away from her."  "Who was it?"  "His own wife."  "Oh, dear.” 
― Lisa Kleypas

“In the true married relationship, the independence of husband and wife will be equal, their dependence mutual, and their obligations reciprocal.” 
― Lucretia Mott

“I really am happy for Kiley. And for you and every other happily married lady. Except for that I'm not happy for you. I kind of want you all to drop dead.” 
― Rainbow Rowell