My parents had an arranged marriage, as did so many other people when I was growing up. My father came and had a life in the United States one way and my mother had a different one, and I was very aware of those things. I continue to wonder about it, and I will continue to write about it. Jhumpa Lahiri on marriage
I am fairly classless because it is very difficult to class someone who comes from a mixed marriage. Sade Adu on marriage
There is a big misconception about arranged marriage. Yes, it can mean that you meet someone and then have to marry them, but this was my mother saying, 'I'm going to introduce you to so-and-so - If you don't like them, fair enough.' Archie Panjabi on marriage
Marriage is an institution and that's where a couple finish up. Les Dawson on marriage
No person connected with me by blood or marriage will be appointed to office. Rutherford B. Hayes on marriage
In a sacred ground like marriage, you find yourself out of it at certain times for reasons unknown that can be destructive. There could be a demon that kind of comes out and overtakes you. David Boreanaz on marriage
I think that, as with marriage, you just know when it's time to have kids. Ashley Judd on marriage
Marriage is about the most expensive way for the average man to get laundry done. Burt Reynolds on marriage
American couples have gone to such lengths to avoid the interference of in-laws that they have to pay marriage counselors to interfere between them. Florence King on marriage
The marriage of a man and woman is the most enduring human institution, honored in all cultures and by every religious faith. It's in this institution that children are meant to be nurtured. We know this after thousands of years of human experience. Jeff Miller on marriage
Marriage is sacred and protected and has nothing to do with violating our civil rights. Jack Kingston on marriage
If we change the definition of marriage to be more inclusive, then it is logical to argue that we should broaden the definition so that won't exclude anyone. Jack Kingston on marriage
But whether a couple is a man and a woman has everything to do with the meaning of marriage. Jack Kingston on marriage
Marriage encourages the men and women who together create life to unite in a bond for the protection of children. Jack Kingston on marriage
Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society. Jack Kingston on marriage
So far, 44 States, or 88 percent of the States, have enacted laws providing that marriage shall consist of a union between a man and a woman. Only 75 percent of the States are required to approve a constitutional amendment. Jack Kingston on marriage
When I talk about the importance of the institution of marriage, I think of the commitment and the significance of standing in front of those closest to you and promising fidelity to your partner 'til death do you part.' Mark Udall on marriage
I support allowing gay couples to marry because of - not in spite of - my values. And many of those values are the same ones deeply held by those who do not believe in gay marriage. Mark Udall on marriage
Marriage is a team effort. Both of us share that philosophy. Nick Lachey on marriage
Sooner or later they are going to live in a New York City where gay marriage is not only legal, but it's common and they don't even notice. Anthony Weiner on marriage