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For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together. Our friends seldom profit us but they make us feel safe. Marriage is a scheme to accomplish exactly that same end.

  • -- H. L. Mencken 门肯

因为正是相互信任，甚至比共同利益更能把人与人之间的关系维系在一起。我们的朋友很少对我们有益，但他们使我们感到安全。婚姻就是为了达到同样的目的。

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