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

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Jeremy Taylor
Age: 53 †
Born: 1613
Born: August 15
Died: 1667
Died: August 13
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World
Churches
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Kingdoms
Marriage
Cities

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