Adultery Quote by Aristotle
“As to adultery, let it be held disgraceful, in general, for any man or woman to be found in any way unfaithful when they are married, and called husband and wife. If during the time of bearing children anything of the sort occur, let the guilty person be punished with a loss of privileges in proportion to the offense.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book VII, 350 BC
Adultery is disgraceful; punishments should match the severity of the betrayal.
In simple terms: Infidelity is wrong, punish proportionally.
Key Takeaway
Uphold marital fidelity.
Themes
morality
marriage
justice
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- legal systems
- religious guidance
Key Concepts
ethical theory
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can trust be rebuilt?
- Is proportional punishment fair?
A Different Perspective
Punishment may not restore trust.
