“… a sensible man does not build his
love for his companion for
life on her physical, brief beauty, which will last only five to ten years. Rather, he should build it on her
compassion and good conduct that is particular to womanhood, which are the best and most permanent of beauties, so that when that helpless one gets older, her husband’s
love for her may persist. For his wife is not merely his temporary helper or companion in this worldly
life, but an eternal, lovable companion of
life for all eternity. Therefore, as they grow older, they should increasingly
love,
respect, and show
compassion to each other. Modern family
life, which is subject to an eternal separation after a temporary, animal companionship under the veil of
civilization, is being destroyed at its very foundations.”
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