The world has suffered more from the ravages of ill-advised marriages than from virginity.
Interpretation
Ill-advised marriages cause more harm than remaining single.
Ambrose Bierce's quote suggests that the negative consequences of ill-conceived marriages have a greater impact on society than the choice to remain unmarried. It highlights the idea that poorly thought-out unions can lead to suffering and turmoil, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration in matters of commitment and relationships.
In practice
During a discussion on relationships at a seminar, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of choosing partners wisely.
PALM, n. A species of tree . . . of which the familiar "itching palm" ("Palma hominis") is most widely distributed . . . . This noble vegetable exudes a kind of invisible gum, which may be detected by applying to the bark a piece of gold or silver.
Human nature is pretty well balanced; for every lacking virtue there is a rough substitute that will serve at a pinch--as cunning is the wisdom of the unwise, and ferocity the courage of the coward.
Indigestion: A disease which the patient and his friends frequently mistake for deep religious conviction and concern for the salvation of mankind. As the simple Red Man of the Western Wild put it, with, it must be confessed, a certain force: 'Plenty well, no pray; big belly ache, heap God.'
Disobey n:To celebrate with an appropriate ceremony the maturity of a command
NOUMENON, n. That which exists, as distinguished from that which merely seems to exist, the latter being a phenomenon. The noumenon is a bit difficult to locate; it can be apprehended only by a process of reasoning - which is a phenomenon.
PARDON, v. To remit a penalty and restore to the life of crime. To add to the lure of crime the temptation of ingratitude.
You are in a partnership with all other human beings, not a contest to be judged better than some and worse than others.
Self sufficiency appears to be a worthy goal, but it's now impossible if you want to actually get anything done. All our productivity, leverage and insight comes from being part of a community, not apart from it. The goal, I think, is to figure out how to become more dependent, not less.
A feud should live a full and colorful life, and then it should die a natural death and be forgotten.
The danger of motherhood. you relive your early self, through the eyes of your mother.
I have come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying, and for this reason, I can never be satisfied with anyone who would be blockhead enough to have me.
Our listening creates a sanctuary for the homeless parts within another person.
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