Affection Quote by William Lloyd Garrison
“The standard of matrimony is erected by affection and purity, and does not depend upon the height, or bulk, or color, or wealth, or poverty of individuals. Water will seek its level; nature will have free course; and heart will answer to heart.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Abolitionist address, 1850s, USA
Equality in marriage depends on love and virtue, not on physical or material attributes; natural harmony follows genuine connection.
In simple terms: Marriage should be based on love and virtue, not status.
Value love over wealth or appearance.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- interfaith relationships
- social reform
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we promote love‑based unions in materialistic cultures?
- What barriers prevent people from valuing character over wealth?
Idealism may overlook practical challenges of societal biases.