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Of all actions of a mans life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life tis most med
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"Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life tis most meddled with by other people"

- John Selden

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Selden between December 16, 1584 and November 30, 1654. He/she was a famous Statesman from England. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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