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In almost every marriage there is a selfish and an unselfish partner. A pattern is set up and soon becomes inflexible, of one person always making the demands and one person always giving way.
Iris Murdoch
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In almost every marriage there is a selfish and an unselfish partner. A pattern is set up and soon becomes inflexible, of one person always making the demands and one person always giving way. — Iris Murdoch

About Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch was a Author from Ireland (1919–1999).

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Who said "In almost every marriage there is a selfish and an unselfish partner. A pattern…"?
This quote is attributed to Iris Murdoch, a Author from Ireland.
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Iris Murdoch lived from 1919 – 1999.
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