“If people believe that they are marrying out of love and free choice rather than out of duty, they are more likely to decide, if love should die, that the free choice to join together is no more significant than the free choice to part, and to look for love elsewhere; those married out of duty expect less love to begin with, and what duty has brought together, duty may keep together.”
Quote by Stephen L. Carter
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Stephen L. Carter
Stephen L. Carter is an esteemed American law professor known for his contributions to the fields of law, ethics, and political philosophy. Born on October 26, 1954, Carter graduated from Yale University and earned a J.D. from Harvard University. He has taught at Columbia University Law School and held various academic positions, including Dean. His writings cover a wide range of topics, including law and morality, race relations, and American politics. more
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