After a long and hard struggle with the world, extending over many years, Fichte was at length earning money enough to enable him to marry.

In one of his charming letters to his betrothed he said:--"And so, dearest, I solemnly devote myself to thee, and thank thee that thou hast thought me not unworthy to be thy companion on the journey of life....

There is no land of happiness here below--I know it now--but a land of toil, where every joy but strengthens us for greater labour.

Hand-in-hand we shall traverse it, and encourage and strengthen each other, until our spirits--oh, may it be together!--shall rise to the eternal fountain of all peace." The married life of Fichte was very happy.

His wife proved a true and highminded helpmate.