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I would say that the surest measure of a mans or a womans maturity is the harmony, style, joy, and dignity he creates in

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"I would say that the surest measure of a man's or a woman's maturity is the harmony, style, joy, and dignity he creates in his marriage, and the pleasure and inspiration he provides for his spouse"

- Benjamin Spock

Inspirational Marriage

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This quote is written / told by Benjamin Spock between May 2, 1903 and March 15, 1998. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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