We stand for institutions like marriage and family which are the foundations of our society. George W Bush
Egghead Weds Hourglass. Variety 1956, re marriage of Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe
The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep. A P Herbert
This is just a legal agreement. This way, if I get into trouble, they can’t make her testify against me. Better Call Saul s5e7: JMM, Saul & Kim marry, AMC 2020
Michael: I don’t know who these are.
Gillian: Have you been up to something? Play for Today: A Photograph, BBC 1977
I wouldn’t snap at you if you didn’t provoke me. ibid. Michael
Putting up with people isn’t love. ibid.
He wants me to commit suicide. That’s his aim. ibid. Gillian to friend
This is the first Christmas we’ve had to economise. Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s House, Nora to Helmer, premiered 1879
There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing or debt. ibid. Helmer
Not even any sorrow or grief to live upon. ibid. Mrs Linde
Mrs Linde: One must live, Doctor Rank.
Dr Rank: Yes, the general opinion seems to be that it is necessary. ibid.
A songbird must have a clean beak to chip with – no false notes! ibid.
Torvald is so absolutely fond of me he wants me entirely to himself. ibid. Nora to Mrs Linde
Those that are gone are soon forgotten. ibid. Dr Rank
One can’t have anything in this life without paying for it. ibid.
You have never loved me. You have only thought it pleasant to be in love with me. ibid. Nora
Our home has been nothing but a playroom. I have been your doll-wife, just as at home I was papa’s doll-child. ibid.
There is another task I must undertake first. I must try and educate myself. ibid.
I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human being. ibid.