Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
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What is marriage but the renunciation of unchastity? The savage does not marry. Man marries because he renounces.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marriage is a commitment that involves giving up certain freedoms for a deeper connection with another person.
Swami Vivekananda's quote emphasizes that marriage is not just a social contract, but a conscious decision to forsake previous ways of living in order to forge a meaningful bond with another person. It suggests that the essence of marriage lies in the commitment and sacrifice one makes, which distinguishes civilized human relationships from the more primitive instincts of the savage.
Themes
MarriageCommitmentRelationshipsSacrificeLove
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to highlight the significance of commitment.
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