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Bring a wife home to your house when you are of the right age, not far short of 30 years, nor much above this is the rig
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"Bring a wife home to your house when you are of the right age, not far short of 30 years, nor much above; this is the right time for marriage"

- Hesiod

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This quote by Hesiod is a reminder to boys that the right time for marriage is not too early or too late. He suggests that the ideal age for marital relationship is around 30 years old. This is likely because at this age, males have had time to develop themselves in their career and have the monetary stability to support a family. In addition, they have actually had time to mature and gain life experience, which can assist them to be much better partners. Hesiod's guidance is still pertinent today, as many people believe that the very best time to get married is when you are all set to dedicate to a long-lasting relationship and have the resources to support a family.

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Greece Flag This quote is written / told by Hesiod between 800 BC and 720 BC. He/she was a famous Poet from Greece. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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