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One doesnt have to get anywhere in a marriage. Its not a public conveyance
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"One doesn't have to get anywhere in a marriage. It's not a public conveyance"

- Iris Murdoch

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Iris Murdoch between July 15, 1919 and February 8, 1999. He/she was a famous Author from Ireland. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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