Quotation by

Anthony Trollope

A man's love, till it has been chastened and fastened by the feeling of duty which marriage brings with it, is instigated mainly by the difficulty of pursuit.

Anthony Trollope

Marriage

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Anthony Trollope is saying that a man's love is often driven by the challenge and excitement of trying to win someone over. However, once marriage introduces a sense of responsibility, that initial thrill is replaced by a more serious and committed feeling.

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