Quote#Wisdom
"The best wedding is that upon which the least trouble and expense is…
Quote byThomas Patrick Hughes · 1838–1911
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dictionary of Islam, Entry Marriage, sayings of Muhammad on the subject of marriage, quoted from T.P. Hughes: Dictionary of Islam..
English (original)
"The best wedding is that upon which the least trouble and expense is bestowed."
— Thomas Patrick Hughes
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