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Sydney J. Harris

Almost no one is foolish enough to imagine that he automatically deserves great success in any field of activity yet almost everyone believes that he automatically deserves success in marriage.

Sydney J. Harris

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People generally understand that achieving success in work or other activities requires effort and skill, so they don’t expect it to happen without trying. However, many assume that a happy and successful marriage should come naturally without the same level of effort or commitment.

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