Ira Gershwin Quotes

I've never been engaged. I definitely believe in the institution of marriage.

I will get married soon. It is in the pipeline. I believe in the institution of marriage.

I try to remember, as I hear about friends getting engaged, that it's not about the ring. It's a grave thing, getting married.

If you're going to get engaged make sure you've talked to your partner about life together in the years to come.

Marriage: A friendship recognized by the police.

Marriage is a mistake every man should make.

I've been a married man most of my life; that's the way I like it.

My marriage to my husband, Bart Conner in 1996 is my proudest personal moment.

We were engaged three-and-a-half weeks after the first date.

What is marriage but prostitution to one man instead of many?

I love being my husband's wife.

What is fascinating about marriage is why anyone wants to get married.

Marriage is the mother of the world. It preserves kingdoms, and fills cities and churches, and heaven itself.

God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married, only if they so are in love with each other.

'Fiancee' is a very fun word to say, because I never thought I would have a fiancee or be a fiancee. Sometimes when I would introduce myself and say, 'This is my girlfriend Melanie,' it wasn't always clear what I meant. Now I get to say, 'This is my fiancee Melanie.'

I love the concept of togetherness and the entwinement of marriage.

For me, marriage is about love, not paperwork. I've never been the kid who dreamed of the big white dress, the long veil, the fancy diamond ring.

Marriage is the miracle that transforms a kiss from a pleasure into a duty.

Marriage is like putting your hand into a bag of snakes in the hope of pulling out an eel.

Marriage is a great institution.

With the Union my best and dearest earthly hopes are entwined.

I have a lot of respect for marriage.

When a man makes a woman his wife, it's the highest compliment he can pay her, and it's usually the last.

Marriage is neither heaven nor hell, it is simply purgatory.

Marriage and being a mother are absolutely crucial to my happiness and my life.