Marriage is distinctly and repeatedly excluded from heaven. Is this because it is thought likely to mar the general felicity? (Samuel Butler (novelist))

Marriage is distinctly and repeatedly excluded from heaven. Is this because it is thought likely to mar the general felicity?

Samuel Butler (novelist)

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