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The curse which lies upon marriage is that too often the individuals are joined in their weakness rather than in their strength -- each asking from the other instead of finding pleasure in giving.

Source: The Second Sex, bk. 2, pt. 5, ch. 2, 1949.
-- Simone de Beauvoir, (Jan 9 1908-1986), French writer; She was noted for her attack on the inferior role of women in The Second Sex, 1949.

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