Law Quote by Richard H. Thaler

“The 'institution of marriage' is being threatened - by people getting married? Huh?”

— Christina Engela

The very idea of marriage is basic to recognition as equals in our society any status short of that is inferior, unjust, and unconstitutional.

— Ted Olson

“Thus, the Law under which the marriage is solemnized would play a major role in determining the status; and consequent reliefs, if need be,…

— Henrietta Newton Martin

“Marriage is a game. They (the anxious and powerful) set the rules. We (the ordinary and subversive) bow obediently before those rules. And then…

— Elizabeth Gilbert

“Marriage is the union of male and female and the sharing of life together, involving both divine and human law.”

— Modestinus

“Marriage is a legal contract -- it's not a sacred thing.”

— Sarah J. Maas

“In fact the marriage has been arranged by heaven and Hercule Poirot. All I have to do is to compound a felony.”

— Agatha Christie

Marriage should be viewed as an institution ordained by God and should be out of the control of the state.

— Tony Campolo

“Marriage is the most licentious of human institutions--I say the most licentious of human institutions: that is the secret of its popularity.And a woman…

— bernard shaw

One wonders, in fact, why marriage is a legal issue at all - apart from its relevance to immigration and property laws. Why would…

— Christopher Ryan

“No one marries for love, except in stories. People marry for property and position, and one day so will you.”

— Judith James

“Never before in history had societies thought that such a set of high expectations about marriage was either realistic or desirable. Although many Europeans…

— Stephanie Coontz