For of a truth
The strongest man is handicapped in the struggle for existence unless he
knows and feels that his wife is at his side--not pushing him so much as
leaning upon him.
(1)
Ein Jungling leibt ein Madchen,
Die hat einen Andern erwahlt;
Der Andre leibt eine Andre,
Und hat sich mit Dieser vermahlt.
Das Madchen heirathet aus Arger
Den ersten, besten Mann,
Der ihr in den Weg gelaufen;
Der Jungling ist ubel dran.
Es ist alte Geschichte,
Doch bleibt sie immer neu;
Und wem sie just passieret,
Dem bricht das Herz entzwei.
--Buch der Lieder, 39.
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To simulate passion for an hour is possible; to simulate a life-long
love--that is hard. For
Love is a thing unique and unalterable (in spite of its various alloys);
clip the coin, and it will not pass current. For
Ideal matrimony is founded on a mono-metallic basis: no amount of silver
will be accepted for gold. And yet,
How often M loves and N accepts the love! Poor M! Also (in the long run),
poor N!
That, indeed, is a happy marriage where M gives and wants just what N
wants and gives: where M and N just want each other.
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