The marriage-bed is the most degenerating influence of the social order.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims that traditional family structures harm societal progress.
- In plain terms
- Marriage is seen as a bad force in society.
- What can you take from it?
- This challenges conventional views on family.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is marriage inherently harmful to society?
Another view
The view ignores the positive roles marriage plays for many.
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