Nearly all marriages, even happy ones, are mistakes: in the

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Nearly all marriages, even happy ones, are mistakes: in the sense that almost certainly (in a more perfect world, or even with a little more care in this very imperfect one) both partners might be found more suitable mates. But the real soul-mate is the one you are actually married to. - J R R Tolkien

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British fantasy novelist, author of Lord of the Rings. Lived 1892 - 1973.

Born:3rd January, 1892
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Died: 2nd September, 1973
Starsign: Capricorn

Author Keywords: Rings, Lord, Fantasy, Novelist, Author, British

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