Giving Quote by Martin Farquhar Tupper

“When thou choosest a wife, think not only of thyself, but of those God may give thee of her, that they reproach thee not for their being.” quote by Martin Farquhar Tupper — Download Open image

“When thou choosest a wife, think not only of thyself, but of those God may give thee of her, that they reproach thee not for their being.”

Martin Farquhar Tupper

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