1. SEEK EACH OTHER'S HAPPINESS.--A selfish marriage that seeks only
its own happiness defeats itself. Happiness is a fire that will not
burn long on one stick.
2. DO NOT MARRY SUDDENLY.--It can always be done till it is done, if
it is a proper thing to do.
3. MARRY IN YOUR OWN GRADE IN SOCIETY.--It is painful to be always
apologizing for any one. It is more painful to be apologized for.
4. DO NOT MARRY DOWNWARD.--It is hard enough to advance in the quality
of life without being loaded with clay heavier than your own. It will
be sufficiently difficult to keep your children up to your best level
without having to correct a bias in their blood.
5. DO NOT SELL YOURSELF.--It matters not whether the price be money or
position.
6. DO NOT THROW YOURSELF AWAY.--You will not receive too much, even if
you are paid full price.
7. SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PARENTS.--Your parents are your best
friends. They will make more sacrifice for you than any other mortals.
They are elevated above selfishness concerning you. If they differ
from you concerning your choice, it is because they must.
8. DO NOT MARRY TO PLEASE ANY THIRD PARTY.--You must do the living and
enduring.