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“Marriage is the last sacrament available to modern man, and with the terrible destruction of interpersonal relations by capitalism and its war-making State, it is not very available, nor is it surely enduring. But then, vision does not come with guarantees.” quote by Kenneth Rexroth
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“Marriage is the last sacrament available to modern man, and with the terrible destruction of interpersonal relations by capitalism and its war-making State, it is not very available, nor is it surely enduring. But then, vision does not come with guarantees.”

Kenneth Rexroth

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

Critiques how capitalism erodes marriage, yet acknowledges that no guarantee exists for any ideal.

In simple terms: Capitalism harms relationships.

Key Takeaway

Seek authentic connections.

Themes

marriage capitalism societal change

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical social

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • community building
  • political activism

Key Concepts

social critique philosophical skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values sustain a partnership today?
  • How can community support relational health?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing marriage may ignore practical challenges.

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