Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
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It is one of the superstitions of the human mind to have imagined that virginity could be a virtue.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote critiques the idea that virginity has intrinsic value or moral worth.
Voltaire challenges the societal perception that virginity is a virtue, arguing that such beliefs are merely superstitions of the human mind. He suggests that assessing a person's worth based on their sexual history is both misguided and irrational, emphasizing the need to reconsider the moral frameworks we establish around human behavior.
Themes
VirginityVirtueSuperstitionMoralityCritique
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about societal norms surrounding sexuality.
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