And the Lord God said, It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

For years [my wedding ring] has done its job. It has led me not into temptation. It has reminded my husband numerous times at parties that it's time to go home. It has been a source of relief to a dinner companion. It has been a status symbol in the maternity ward.

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

And Adam said, This is the bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.

A woman needs a stronger head than her own for counsel--she should marry. [Sp., Una muger no tiene. Valor para el consejo, y la conviene Casarse.]