I think the greatest distraction for the Noldor at that time not to marry, was that in that time the war against Morgoth had begun. The sons of Feänor were not that beloved at the time and in later times, many Elves were dead or returned to Aman.
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'You?' cried Frodo.
'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'
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