Bases Quote by Ashley Montagu
“The family is the basis of society. As the family is, so is the society, and it is human beings who make a family-not the quantity of them, but the quality of them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Social Biology of Human Reproduction, Ashley Montagu, 1970
Society reflects the health of families; quality relationships shape communal well‑being.
In simple terms: Good families build strong societies.
Key Takeaway
Invest in family quality, not quantity.
Themes
family
society
relationships
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
sociological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- community building
- policy making
- education
- healthcare
Key Concepts
social cohesion
human development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we assess family quality?
- What policies support strong family bonds?
A Different Perspective
Quality is hard to measure and may be overlooked in favor of numbers.
