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“I was glad to hear of that determination as I detest the practice of cousins marrying or any marriage between persons in which there can be traced the most distant relationship. I go for the improvement instead of the deterioration of our race.” quote by Ezra Cornell
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“I was glad to hear of that determination as I detest the practice of cousins marrying or any marriage between persons in which there can be traced the most distant relationship. I go for the improvement instead of the deterioration of our race.”

Ezra Cornell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The author opposes close-kin marriages, arguing they degrade the gene pool, and advocates for improving the race through broader genetic diversity.

In simple terms: Avoid close-relative marriages to protect genetic health.

Key Takeaway

Promote genetic diversity in marriage choices.

Themes

genetics ethics social reform

Mood

concerned serious

Type

ethical social.

When to use this quote

  • family planning
  • public policy
  • education
  • health advocacy

Key Concepts

inbreeding avoidance population health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies could encourage broader marriage pools?
  • How to address cultural resistance?
A Different Perspective

Cultural traditions may resist change.

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