Mary Shelley — "Marriage is usually considered the grave, and not the cradle of love."
Marriage is usually considered the grave, and not the cradle of love.
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Likely from her personal writings or another novel, a cynical but profound observation on marriage.
Date: Early 19th century (approximate)
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